Research

Richard conducts research into where and how the human brain stores and flexibly uses our knowledge of people, objects, and words (in other words, our semantic memory). To do so, he employs a multi-method approach that includes behavioural measures (e.g., accuracy and reaction times), brain imaging and non-invasive brain stimulation.  Further, his research seeks to advance our understanding of language and behavioural impairments that result from brain injury and dementia, and use research findings to help people manage their language disabilities and social difficulties.

For further information regarding my research activity, please visit these external websites:

Lab Website

OSF Project Pages

Google Scholar Profile

Teaching and Mentoring

Richard teaches both on undergraduate and postgraduate modules, specialising in the following:

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuropsychology
• Neuroimaging
• Neuromodulation (e.g., TMS, tES)
• Neuroanatomy
• Semantic Cognition
• Language
• Cognitive Communication Disorders

Richard's research spans several themes, including but not limited to:

• where and how the human brain stores our knowledge of people, objects, words and actions (in other words, our semantic memory). 
• how processes involved in semantic memory contribute to our engagement in social interactions (social cognition)
• what are the consequences of social and semantic processes  being impaired by brain damage or disease
• how is the brain wired to give rise to various cognitive functions
• how can we improve methods to study brain functions and connectivity (e.g., brain imaging methods)

For further information regarding my research activity, please visit these external websites:

Lab Website

OSF Project Pages

Google Scholar Profile

Richard is Module Co-Organiser for:

PPP-1005: Brain & Mind

PPP-4008: Methods in Language & Bilingualism Research

Richard supervises dissertations/projects at both the Batchelors' and Masters' level, and also supervises PhD candidates.

He is lead supervisor on the PhD projects undertaken by the following:

Irina Giurgea

Beca Mills

Self-funded (inc. agency-funded) projects:

Richard welcomes informal enquiries from prospective PhD students interested in projects related to semantic cognition, social cognition, cognitive communication impairment, and/or brain anatomy and connectivity. Please submit a draft research proposal (1-2 pages) to the above email address.

Funded/Studentships:

Studentship opportunities within the schol can be found at https://www.bangor.ac.uk/studentfinance/postgraduate/funding#psychology 

Room 307

Brigantia Building

Penrallt Road

Bangor

LL57 2DG

You can also connect with me via the following social media:

BlueSky

LinkedIn