Academic Position |
Assistant Professor & Research Associate |
Position |
Research Projects Coordinator & Ethics for Research Coordinator |
Academic Qualifications |
PhD in Cognitive Experimental Psychology, University of Sheffield, UK Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Research methods, Open University, UK Certificate in Learning and Teaching, University of Sheffield, UK BSc (Hons) in Psychology, University of Sheffield, UK |
Office | Strategakis Building, 24 Prox. Koromila st., 6th floor |
Office Hours |
Open-door policy (also available with appointment via email) |
Telephone | 2310 224521, int. 113 |
arladas@york.citycollege.eu | |
Skype | Aristea Ladas |
@aristea_ladas | |
Aristea Kyriaki Ladas | |
Aristea Lada |
Dr. Ladas completed her PhD in 2013 which was awarded by the University of Sheffield. Her topic was neuroplasticity and specifically the phenomenon of bilingualism and its effects on attention processes throughout the lifespan. She was a a scientific coordinator in the Long Lasting Memories project (European Commission) , investigating neuroplasticity in older individuals' brain, as well as a researcher in other projects funded by the European Commission. She has also collaborated with the Spanish University of Almeria, as a researcher. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor at City College, University of York europe Campus . She is also a Researcher at the Neuroscience Research Center (NEUREC) the research hub of CITY College, University of York europe Campus, as well as a Research Associate at the South East European Research Centre (SEERC), in the Cognitive Neuroscience Research Cluster. She is a Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) of the British Psychological Society (BPS), a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) as well as a Member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Student Chapter. Moreover, she has worked with children with autism and learning difficulties .
Introduction to Psychology, Topics in Psychology, Sensation and Perception, Philosophy of Science and Ethics, Interdisciplinary Psychology, Child Development, Reasoning & Critical Thinking for Psychologists, Contemporary Issues in Educational Psychology, Research Project Workshops.
My main research interests are Neuplasticity and dopaminergic mechanisms of affect and behavior (e.g. the cognitive effects of bilingualism, dementia effects in attention, cognitive and physical training in dementia patients, the neurochemistry and early diagnosis of dementia through dopamine function, cognitive aging, neuroplasticity in drug addiction/rehabilitation and the role of dopamine, Eye Blink Rates as a measure of dopamine function). Psychological reponses to the COVID-19 pandemic is another research interest of mine, particularly looking at cognitive factors of resilience to the pandemic and factors influencing conformity to the related quarantine measures.
Dr. Ladas supervises UG & postgraduate students (MSc & PhD) on the topics of the cognitive effects of bilingualism and dopamine activity (measured with Eye Blink Rates) , drug addiction, neurplasticity and dopamine activity.
email: arladas@york.citycollege.eu |
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