Hello
I
should follow Andy promptly as I am one of the more recent recruits to the
field despite having discussed some face research issues with Andy at Durham many
(many) years ago. My interest lies in the perception-visual working memory
interface, and in particular the short term representation of fine, coordinate
or high fidelity, information. A paper by Scolari, Vogel and Awh prompted my
interest in face visual memory by alluding to tantalising interactions with perceptual
processes. I am not sure those interactions exist but my motivation continues.
I am exploring the perceptual-memory interface within the context of the other
race effect, and with Debbie Riby at Newcastle University, exploring the
overlap of coordinate perceptual processes with face 2nd order
spatial processes within a developmental context.
I
also look forward to hearing of the particular research interests of the face
group members.
Colin
Dr
Colin Hamilton
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NB129
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Building
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of Psychology
Northumbria
University
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+44 (0)191 2273086
From: face-research-list-bounces@lists.stir.ac.uk
[mailto:face-research-list-bounces@lists.stir.ac.uk] On Behalf Of Debbie
Riby
Sent: 01 March 2011 15:31
To: 'Face-research-list@lists.stir.ac.uk'
Subject: [Face-research-list] Hi
Hello
Everyone
I thought
Andy's suggest was great, that we introduce ourselves and our interest in face
perception when we join this new list - thanks for setting it up Peter.
I completed
my PhD on face perception in Williams syndrome and Autism in the Faces Lab at
Stirling University in 2007. I was supervised by Vicki Bruce and Gwyneth
Doherty-Sneddon. I then worked with Peter Hancock on an ESRC grant that we held
exploring attention to faces in these two neuro-developmental disorders.
Since March
2008 (exactly 3 years ago today!!) I have been a Lecturer in the School of
Psychology at Newcastle University.
I am
particularly interested in social perception and cognition in individuals with
Williams syndrome and Autism and I have been exploring aspects of attention (or
inattention in some cases) to faces, the use of typical (or atypical) gaze
behaviours and the ability to interpret social / communicative signals (e.g.
expressions of emotion, trustworthiness, eye gaze shifts). I am just about to
start a new project funded by the British Academy to look at assessments of
trust and approachability for faces in Williams syndrome.
I look
forward to reading about everyone’s interests in face perception on this
list.
Best wishes
Debbie
Dr.
Debbie Riby
School
of Psychology
Newcastle
University
Ridley
Building 1
Framlington
Place
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE1
7RU
Direct
Line: 0191 222 6557