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William McGeown is a Reader (equivalent to Associate Professor) in the Department of Psychological Sciences and Health at the University of Strathclyde, where he joined in August 2013. He leads the Dementia Research Network and runs the Neuroanalytics Laboratory, focusing on cognitive and neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia and hypnosis research. He was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2016 and to Reader in 2020.
His educational background includes:
- PhD from University of Hull
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) from University of Hull
- Master in Research Methods (MRes) Diploma from University of Aberdeen
- BSc (Hons) Psychology from University of Aberdeen
McGeown's primary research focuses on dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, and fronto-temporal dementia. He employs neuroimaging, neurophysiological, and biomarker analysis methods, including cortical thickness measurements, functional connectivity assessment, and machine learning techniques. His secondary research interest involves hypnosis and suggestibility, where he has led two funded projects investigating the cognitive, neural, and genetic underpinnings of suggestibility. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and wellbeing.
His research output shows a strong trend toward integrating advanced technologies with cognitive assessment and intervention, particularly in dementia diagnosis and treatment. Recent publications demonstrate increasing focus on AI applications, multimodal assessment frameworks, and novel treatment approaches like sensory stimulation for Alzheimer's disease.
Professional honors include:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)
- Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society
- Chartered Psychologist status
- Senior Associate of the Royal Society of Medicine
- President Elect of the Section of Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine
McGeown currently supervises PhD students in dementia and hypnosis research areas, with two supervised research projects documented. He serves as Co-investigator on the EPSRC-IAA GSC Citizen Science Project Phase 1-B (2023-2025), a £29k research initiative. Previously, he co-developed and directed the MSc in Clinical Health Psychology program for three years.
He directs the Neuroanalytics Laboratory within the Department of Psychological Sciences and Health and leads the Dementia Research Network at the University of Strathclyde. His research team employs advanced methodologies including cortical thickness analysis, voxel-based morphometry, functional connectivity assessment, event-related potential analysis, and machine learning techniques to investigate dementia and cognitive aging.
