Lab members

Note

We update lab profiles each semester. If any information is out of date, please contact one of the lab leads to update your profile.

Lab leads

Christopher Wilson

I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Teesside University. I am a founder and lead of The MIND Lab.

Srdan Medimorec

My research program is focused on investigating metacognition (the way people think about their own minds) and implicit learning (learning that takes place without awareness…

Doctoral Researchers

Ema Abir

Ema Abir is a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Trainee (2027). Her project is focused on cognitive inhibition and flexibility as moderators of the relationship between…

Research Associates

Jaya Priya Naganathan

I’m have recently completed a Master’s in Applied Psychology at Teesside University. I have a strong interest in the brain and behaviour. During my time at the lab, I have…

Interns

Dia Nayun

My name is Dia Nayun, and I am a final-year psychology undergraduate student. My ultimate goal is to become a Clinical Psychologist to help and support people become better…

Lorraine Temple

Lorraine currently works as a graduate intern in the lab, leading the 2026 intern team on the completion of their project work for the summer.

Lucy Taylor

Hello, my name is Lucy Taylor and I am a third-year Psychology student. I hope to become a Clinical Psychologist focusing on psychological disorders in adults such as OCD…

Sophie Melissa Wegner

My current research interests range from biopsychological health and qualitative studies – to cognition, neuropsychology, traumatic brain injury, language and decision…

Alumni

Alumni of the lab include past UG, MSc, MRes, PhD students and research assistants.

Dr Alana Gadsby

Dr Alana Gadsby is a clinical psychologist who completed her doctoral thesis in the lab (2026).

Dr David Minchella

Dr David Minchella is a Specialist Clinical Psychologist at Durham, Tees Valley and Forensic Care Group.

Volunteer Researchers

Lisa Cassidy

My main goals are to work as a researcher in neuro/cognitive psychology fields, and contribute meaningfully to existing knowledge, perhaps making a few significant…