Psychology Research Labs - Areas of Expertise and Potential Consultancy Themes:
Our Psychology research labs bring together expertise across a wide range of psychological disciplines, generating research that addresses real-world challenges and opportunities. Explore our areas of expertise and potential consultancy themes, showcasing how academic knowledge can support organisations, communities, and industry partners.
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Research Lab |
Areas of Expertise |
Potential Consultancy Themes |
Lab Lead(s) |
Relevant Sectors / Industries |
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MindFuel Lab |
Behaviour change, eating behaviour, mindfulness-based interventions, self-compassion and wellbeing, mind–body health, mechanisms of behaviour change, sustainability behaviours, Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and whole foods, Eating-Related Interoceptive Sensation, Physiological Hunger and Satiety, Alexiaisthisi, Body-Acceptance, Body-Positivity and Body-Neutrality |
Behaviour change interventions for diet and health; mindfulness-based wellbeing programmes; evaluation of behaviour change interventions; eating behaviour insights related to food choices; development and validation of psychological scales; health and wellbeing programme design; food choice and decision-making research using experimental methods, Bespoke and Innovative Interventions |
Prof Michael Mantzios Dr Misba Hussain |
Public health, healthcare providers, food industry, government/public policy, wellbeing sector |
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Language, Literacy and Inclusion Language Literacy and Inclusion | Birmingham City University |
Language development, literacy development, communication skills, inclusive education, language and literacy barriers, educational inclusion |
Literacy and language development interventions; evaluation of literacy programmes and educational initiatives; communication and language support strategies; inclusive education and accessibility practices |
Dr Aris TerzopoulosAris.Terzopoulos@bcu.ac.uk Dr Emily Harrison |
Education, schools, local authorities, government/policy, charities and community organisations |
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Cognition, Disorders and Computation Lab Cognition, Disorders and Computation Lab | Birmingham City University |
Cognitive processes, attention, learning and decision-making, computational modelling and AI of behaviour, mental health and psychological disorders, behavioural data analysis, human cognition across the lifespan ADHD and cognition Differentiation between ADHD and FASD Cross-cultural differences in cognition Mental health and cognition Business Neuroscience. Cognitive processes like attention and decision making and their influence in managers leadership. |
Behavioural and cognitive data analysis; AI and computational modelling methodologies Attentional processes and how they affect our everyday life including ADHD. Decision making in ADHD. Attention and decision-making cognitive processes in Business Leadership. computational modelling of behaviour attention and decision-making; mental health and wellbeing insights; evaluation of behavioural interventions ADHD and FASD differentiation |
Prof Eirini Mavritsaki |
Healthcare, mental health services, technology/AI companies, public health |
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Forensic Psychology |
Eyewitness memory; investigative interviewing, decision-making in legal contexts; juror decision-making; the role of culture in the criminal justice; victim and witness reporting behaviours, including for under-represented groups; lived experience; rapport building, investigative psychology and police investigations; different types of interpersonal violence and abuse (domestic abuse, sexual violence and harassment, abuse of older people) |
Investigative interviewing training and evaluation; eyewitness memory and evidence interpretation; behavioural insights for legal decision-making; evaluation of investigative and interview procedures; approaches to engaging victims and witnesses; training on the recognition of interpersonal violence; best practice in embedding lived experience; evidence-based policing |
Dr Silvia Fraga Dominguez Silvia.FragaDominguez@bcu.ac.uk Dr Rebecca Wheeler-Mundy |
Policing, criminal justice system, legal sector, government, third sector, public health |
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Gender, Sexuality and Intimate Relationships Gender, Sexuality and Intimate Relationships | Birmingham City University |
Gender, sexuality, sex and intimate relationships; identity and wellbeing; social and psychological experiences of gender and sexuality; sexual health; maternal health; relationships and interpersonal dynamics; intersection of gender/sexuality and health; prejudice and discrimination; relationship and sex education |
Research-informed insights on gender, sexuality and relationships; evaluation of programmes or initiatives relating to gender and sexuality; relationship and wellbeing research in social contexts; evidence-informed input on gender and sexuality in policy or practice |
Dr Matt Kimberley |
Healthcare, education, charities/NGOs, government and policy organisations, equality and diversity initiatives, wellbeing sector |
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Psychology of New and Emerging Technology Psychology of New and Emerging Technology | Birmingham City University |
Psychological and behavioural impacts of digital technologies; online behaviour and digital communication; social media and digital environments; cybersecurity and human behaviour; generative AI and emerging technologies |
Behavioural insights into digital technology use; evaluation of digital environments and online behaviour; human factors in cybersecurity and digital risk; psychological impacts of social media and digital communication; research-informed insights on emerging technologies including generative AI |
Dr Vasilena Stefanova Dr Olga Fotakopoulou |
Technology sector, cybersecurity, digital platforms, government/policy, education |
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Interactions with the World |
Social identity and group dynamics; behavioural insights & behaviour change; resilience (individual & collective); community and cultural dynamics; community and cultural dynamics; health, wellbeing & lived experience; media, social media & digital environments; built and natural environments |
Research-informed insights and evaluation into perception and experience in real-world contexts; identity influencing behaviour; group processes affect resilience and wellbeing; attitudes and behaviours evolving over time; inequalities and identity‑based dynamics shape lived experience; group processes influence perception, cohesion, and participation |
Dr Deborah Earnshaw Deborah.Earnshaw@bcu.ac.uk Dr Olga Fotakopoulou Dr Josephine Cornell |
Technology, product design, healthcare and public health, education and youth services, government/policy, community organisations, workplace and organisational development, charities and NGOs, creative, media and digital industries, built environment and urban planning |
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EEG and Development EEG and Development Research Group | Birmingham City University |
EEG methods; brain activity and neural processes; cognitive and developmental processes; developmental psychology research |
EEG-based research and data analysis; insights into brain activity and cognitive processes; evaluation of developmental processes using EEG methods; research-informed insights into cognitive development |
Dr Jessica Diaz Dr Sophie Jackson |
Healthcare, neuroscience, education, research organisations, technology |
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Applied Health Psychology Research Lab Applied Health Psychology Research Lab | Birmingham City University |
Health behaviour and behaviour change; psychological aspects of health and illness; applied health psychology research; health and wellbeing |
Behaviour change interventions for health and wellbeing; evaluation of health-related interventions and programmes; research-informed insights into health behaviours and wellbeing |
Prof Helen Egan |
Healthcare, public health organisations, government/policy, charities and community organisations |