Highly motivated PhD Candidate in Cognitive Psychology with 3+ years of immersive virtual reality (VR) research experience, specializing in auditory attention and working memory. Adept at designing complex experimental studies, conducting rigorous data analysis using R and JASP, and translating scientific findings into actionable insights. Seeking to leverage advanced research, experimental design, and teaching expertise to contribute to innovative projects in academic or industry settings, particularly in human-computer interaction or UX research.
Research and Teaching Assistant
Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany
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Summary
Led experimental design and data analysis for cognitive psychology studies, focusing on virtual reality applications, while also contributing to academic publications and teaching undergraduate courses.
Highlights
Designed and executed advanced experimental studies on working memory, auditory attention, and the cocktail party effect, utilizing Virtual Reality (VR) environments developed with Unity and PsychoPy.
Co-designed immersive VR scenes in collaboration with international VR companies, facilitating cutting-edge research and enhancing participant engagement in real-world environment simulations.
Conducted comprehensive data analysis using R and JASP for complex experimental data, contributing to multiple academic publications and conference presentations.
Delivered engaging lectures and practical sessions for 'Experimentalpsychologisches Praktikum' and 'Seminar zur Allgemeinen Psychologie', effectively mentoring students in research methodologies and quantitative analysis.
Research and Teaching Assistant
Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
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Summary
Contributed to cognitive psychology research and academic instruction, specializing in experimental design, data analysis, and the application of VR technology to study human perception.
Highlights
Developed and implemented experimental designs to investigate working memory, auditory attention, and the cocktail party effect within VR environments, enhancing research capabilities in immersive studies.
Co-supervised 3 Bachelor Theses focusing on auditory distraction, short-term memory, and spatial audio effects in VR, guiding students through research design, execution, and analysis.
Performed advanced statistical analysis using R to interpret complex research data, supporting robust scientific inquiry and contributing to peer-reviewed publications.
Collaborated with VR designers on experimental setups and actively participated in scientific lab meetings, fostering interdisciplinary research and development.
Researcher and Workshop Instructor
Tehran, Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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Summary
Developed and delivered educational workshops on child and developmental psychology, supported by evidence-based research.
Highlights
Developed and prepared comprehensive educational materials for over 20 workshops focused on child and developmental psychology, reaching a diverse audience of parents and educators.
Delivered interactive workshops to an average of 30 participants per session, enhancing understanding and practical application of psychological principles.
Conducted in-depth research to ensure all workshop content was evidence-based and aligned with current psychological best practices, increasing program credibility and impact.
Facilitated engaging learning environments, resulting in positive feedback and measurable improvements in participants' understanding of child development strategies.
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PhD Candidate
Cognitive Psychology
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Master of Science
Psychology And Education For Exceptional Children
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Bachelor of Science
Psychology And Education For Exceptional Children
Published by
Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition
Summary
Co-authored a study investigating the impact of spatial location on irrelevant speech, published in a leading psychology journal (Vol. 50, No. 12, pp. 1892–1900).
Published by
Virtual Reality
Summary
Co-authored a forthcoming publication exploring memory disruption in virtual reality environments, accepted by Virtual Reality journal.
Summary
Co-authored a research paper currently in preparation, analyzing auditory distraction and interruption effects on listening comprehension in virtual and real environments.
Published by
Journal of School of Public Health and Institute of Public Health Research
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Co-authored a publication examining the impact of cognitive-behavioral therapy on marital satisfaction and parent-child interaction (Vol. 18, No. 3, pp. 321-332).
Published by
Journal of Research in Psychological Health
Summary
Co-authored a study on the effectiveness of family-based interventions for children with separation anxiety disorder (Vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 74-88).
Virtual Reality (VR), CognitivePsychoPy, R-Studio, JASP, Microsoft Office, Audacity, Unity, Experimental Design Software.
Experimental Design, Scientific Writing, Teaching & Mentoring, Fast Learner, Strategic Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Academic Publishing, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Project Management.
Auditory Distraction, Cocktail-Party Effect, Virtual Reality (VR), Cognitive Psychology, Auditory Cognition and Perception, Working Memory, Irrelevant Sound Effect (ISE), Attention-Memory Interaction, Complex Environments, Human-Computer Interaction, UX Research Principles.