Tamsin Saxton

Tamsin Saxton is a Professor in the Psychology Department at Northumbria University since 2012. She holds a PhD in Psychology (2005), MSc (2004), and a BA in French Literature (1996). Her research focuses on evolutionary approaches to human behavior, including mate choice, biological traits in interpersonal perceptions, and chemosignals. Currently, she is a Leverhulme Trust Research Fellow investigating odour's role in parent-infant interactions.

Education:

• PhD in Psychology, Awarded Sept 2005
• MSc, Awarded Sept 2004
• BA in French Literature, Awarded Sept 1996

Research Interests: Combining evolutionary theory with empirical studies, Saxton explores topics like mate selection dynamics, chemosensory communication, and social perception. Her work bridges psychology and biology, often involving cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Publications Trends: Recent articles address cross-modal perception, loneliness measurement validity, and personality-network interactions, reflecting her focus on both fundamental evolutionary mechanisms and applied social dynamics.

Awards:

• Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship (current)

Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students and has contributed to collaborative grants exploring social behavior and chemosignaling.