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Tamer Said is a Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Department of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science in Cambridge. His research focuses on cognitive and non-cognitive factors in educational settings, particularly conceptual change and science learning. He is a member of the ARU Centre for Mind and Behaviour.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology and Education (University of Cambridge)
- MEd in Mind, Brain, and Education (Harvard Graduate School of Education)
- MA in International and Comparative Education (American University in Cairo)
- MSc in Biotechnology (American University in Cairo)
- BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences & Biotechnology (German University in Cairo)
Research Interests: Tamer explores how executive functions and emotional wellbeing intersect with academic performance, particularly in science education. He investigates conceptual change (e.g., addressing student misconceptions) and academic motivation. His work bridges cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and pedagogy to enhance teaching practices.
Recent Work Trends: His publications and presentations address interdisciplinary topics such as executive function development, STEM career interest, and online medical education. Ongoing projects include a systematic review on misconception suppression and a multi-site study on executive functions in children.
Professional Affiliations:
- Member, European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI)
- Member, Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science (SIPS)
- Reviewer, Cambridge Journal of Education
Teaching: Leads modules in Educational Psychology and Current Theoretical Issues in Cognitive Neuroscience. Integrates research insights into curriculum design and student development.
