Psychology Staff
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Dr Chris Fullwood
Senior Lecturer in Psychology
Dr Chris Fullwood began his academic career in 2001, after completing a PhD in the Psychology of Telecommunications at the University of Stirling. Chris’s research over the years has principally fallen within the domain of cyberpsychology. He has taken a particular interest in understanding how we manage the impressions of...
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Julia Gillies-Wilkes
Assistant Lecturer
Julia Gillies-Wilkes is an accredited psychotherapist working in private practice.
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Dr Laura Hammond
Reader in Investigative Psychology, Director - Crime and Society Research Centre
Dr Laura Hammond has always been fascinated by crime; why and how people become involved in crime, and how society can effectively tackle crime.
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Dr Emily Harrison
Senior Lecturer in Psychology
Dr Emily Harrison completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology in 2011 and went on to complete a PhD in reading development in early 2015. Her research has largely focused on children’s reading development, more specifically to do with the role of rhythmic awareness in the development of early literacy skills.
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Dr Angela Hewett
Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology
Angela is a Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology. She has worked in both Public Health and Health Psychology academically in the UK, and in practice as a Health Promotion Coordinator in Canada. She has a wealth of experience in engaging stakeholders in healthcare services evaluation, health promotion, and local decision-making...
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Misba Hussain
Lecturer in Psychology
Misba Hussain began her journey at Birmingham City University by studying a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. After graduating, she progressed onto working towards her PhD. Misba’s PhD is related to obesity, and she is currently conducting several experiments on promoting healthier eating behaviours.
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Iris-Anda Ilies
Assistant Lecturer
Iris-Anda Ilies graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology at Birmingham City University in 2017 and went on to study a PhD in Psychology. Iris’ PhD is focusing on postnatal depressive symptoms and the use of social media as a parenting support tool, and she is currently in the write-up stage of her thesis.
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Sophie Jackson
Psychology Lecturer
Sophie is a developmental psychologist with an interest in language and cognitive development and the interplay between the two. Sophie joined Birmingham City University as a Psychology Lecturer in May 2022. Sophie is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has taught in HE since 2015. Prior to joining BCU Sophie has...
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Professor Craig Jackson
Professor of Occupational Health Psychology
As Professor of Occupational Health Psychology, Craig Jackson is interested in the effect of workplaces and working on people’s health and psychological wellbeing.
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Dr Ann-Kathrin Johnen
Lecturer in Psychology
Ann-Kathrin is a Lecturer in Psychology, with particular interest in cognitive ageing, memory, cognitive neuroscience, and emotional processing. Before coming to BCU, Ann-Kathrin completed a PostDoc at the University of East Anglia, focusing on different types of memory in young and older adults. She completed her PhD at...