Tom Mercer

Dr. Tom Mercer is a Reader in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Wolverhampton's Faculty of Education, Health, and Wellbeing. He holds a BSc in Psychology and a PhD in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Leeds. His research focuses on human memory mechanisms, particularly interference effects and forgetting over time, and he co-leads the 'Applied Cognition and Individual Differences' research cluster with Dr. Claire Jones. Mercer teaches cognitive psychology, research methods, and supervises PhD students in experimental psychology. He has secured grants for projects like 'Novel Perceptions' (AHRC) and public engagement initiatives such as 'Yed Spaykin'. His work spans experimental psychology, memory distortion, and the intersection of culture and cognition.

• Education: BSc Psychology (University of Leeds, 2004–2007), PhD Cognitive Psychology (University of Leeds, 2007–2011)
• Key Roles: Senior Lecturer (2016–2024), Reader (2024–present)
• Grants: 'Novel Perceptions' (AHRC), 'Yed Spaykin' (Being Human Festival), 'Tracking Proactive Interference'

His teaching includes modules on cognition, individual differences, and research methods. Mercer actively participates in peer review for journals like Memory and Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, and contributes to conferences on cognitive psychology and cyberpsychology.