Maria Khan

Biography

I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Bradford, where I achieved a first class honours. I then decided to continue my interest in the field of Psychology by enrolling onto the MSc Psychology of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Bradford. Following this, to continue my passion for the subject area, I decided to undertake a PhD in Cognitive Neuropsychology under the supervision of Dr Valerie Lesk and Dr Elizabeth Walters. My PhD research explored the influence of sleep, tiredness, time of day, medication and caffeine variables on the accuracy of cognitive test scores.

My main research interests are in the areas of factors affecting cognition/cognitive testing/health and wellbeing and in improving student experience in teaching and learning. My research has implications for a wide range of sectors including clinical, research, education, health, sports, and occupational fields. 

I have previously taught at the University Centre - Blackburn College as a part time Lecturer in Psychology on the BSc Psychology programme and the University of York where I worked as a Tutor in Psychology. I currently work as a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Bradford. I am an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Research

• Factors affecting cognitive testing and cognitive functioning - the role of sleep, tiredness, time of day, diet and caffeine intake.
• Factors affecting health and wellbeing 
• Brain Health
• Global Psychology
• Teaching and Learning
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity

Teaching

Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
Personal Academic Tutor (PAT)

I teach on the following modules on the BSc (Hons) Psychology, BSc Psychology with Counselling and Psychology with Criminology programmes:

Level 4

PSY4009 Brain and Behaviour 

Level 5

PSY5018 Cognitive Psychology and Psychobiology 

PSY5009 Psychobiology and Neuroscience 

Level 7 - MSc Psychology of Health and Wellbeing and MSc Psychology

PSY7018 Neurocognitive Health

PSY7012 Psychobiology and Neuroscience 

Supervisor for Research Project in Psychology - Dissertation (UG and PG)

Professional activities