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Dr Lizzie BradfordLizzie Bradford is the principle investigator of the Interacting Minds Lab. She joined the University of St Andrews as a Lecturer in Social Cognitive Neuroscience in September 2024.
Lizzie completed her undergraduate Psychology degree (BSc (Hons) Psychology) at the University of Kent, Canterbury, U.K., before completing an MSc in Evolutionary Psychology at the University of St Andrews, Scotland, U.K. Lizzie then continued her postgraduate studies at the University of St Andrews, completing a PhD in Cognitive Psychology. Lizzie spent four years working as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the University of Kent, on a project exploring the cognitive basis of social communication across the lifespan (CogSoCoAGE Project), followed by a few years as an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Psychology at the University of Dundee. Lizzie has also been a visiting researcher at Peking University, Beijing, China. |
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Rodrick is an MSc(Res) student in Psychology at the University of St Andrews. He is working on a project exploring potential methodological developments in using AI to create materials for memory research. He is currently investigating whether and how different demands during learning (e.g., orientation tasks) may influence memory encoding for music and image pairs.
Safir BlyznyukSafir is an undergraduate BSc Neuroscience student at the University of St Andrews. They are currently undertaking a Laidlaw Scholars Programme research project investigating how social experiences relate to loneliness, wellbeing, and authenticity across adults with diverse neurotypes. Their broader research interests include neurodevelopmental conditions, clinical neuroscience, and the development of more inclusive approaches to psychological assessment and research.
James RobertsJames is an undergraduate student at the University of St Andrews. He is currently working as a Research Assistant on a StARIS (St Andrews Research Internship Scheme) project, working with children to understanding how stories are processed in different contexts.
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Sofía VilloriaSofía is completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Dundee. During her studies, she was awarded a New Graduate Research Bursary from the Experimental Psychology Society (EPS; 2024/5), examining Mentalizing Across Age Groups: The Impact of Target Age on Successful Mental State Attribution. She is currently working as a Research Assistant within the lab whilst completing an MA in Film Studies.
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Kat ChadbournKat was an MSc student in Developmental Psychology at the University of Dundee. As a member of the Interacting Minds Lab (2023/2024), Kat conducted a research project examining social perceptions of Autism in job applications. Kat is now a PhD student in Australia.
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Past Lab Members
Astrid Raeburn - Astrid was awarded a Carnegie Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship to complete a qualitative study examining Experiences of Adults Seeking an Autism Diagnosis in Scotland.
Leah Ophir - Leah was awarded a Carnegie Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship to complete a study examining The Cognitive and Emotional Effects of Social Isolation on Adolescents
Anna Ramsay - Anna was an MSc student in Psychological Research Methods at the University of Dundee. Anna conducted a replication study as part of a ManyLabs project examining unethical workplace behaviour (https://osf.io/9yfbg).
Irene Kovac - Irene was an MSc student in Developmental Psychology at the University of Dundee. Irene conducted a research project exploring relationships between attachment style and self-esteem, and how this may impact social interactions.
Leah Ophir - Leah was awarded a Carnegie Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship to complete a study examining The Cognitive and Emotional Effects of Social Isolation on Adolescents
Anna Ramsay - Anna was an MSc student in Psychological Research Methods at the University of Dundee. Anna conducted a replication study as part of a ManyLabs project examining unethical workplace behaviour (https://osf.io/9yfbg).
Irene Kovac - Irene was an MSc student in Developmental Psychology at the University of Dundee. Irene conducted a research project exploring relationships between attachment style and self-esteem, and how this may impact social interactions.
