Human Attention Laboratory
Lab Overview
The Human Attention Laboratory (HAL) focuses on investigating the potential of techniques such as gaze behaviour (i.e., eye tracking), high-density electrophysiological recording (i.e., EEG), optical imaging (i.e., fNIRS), and interventional methods (i.e., tDCS) to better understand how different contexts (e.g., high pressure, task monotony, mild cognitive impairment) influence an individual's ability to maintain focus and/or perform during cognitively demanding tasks (e.g., competitive esports, active lifeguarding). HAL serves a diverse range of populations, including individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early-onset dementia, elite esports competitors, lifeguards, military personnel, and students.
If you are interested in collaborating, or feel a laboratory member could support your own research please email Dr Benjamin Sharpe at b.sharpe@chi.ac.uk.
Key Staff
Benjamin T. Sharpe
Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Psychology and Programme Coordinator for the BSc Criminology and Forensic Psychology
Emmanuel Obine
Lecturer in Psychology (Student Experience)
Available Participation Opportunities
Dr Benjamin Sharpe is actively looking for motivated individuals to supervise for PhD programmes on topics related, but not limited to, cognition, sustained attention (vigilance), performance breakdowns under pressure, scene perception, drowning detection, esports.
Please review the following link for fees - postgraduate tuition fees - and then contact Benjamin if interested.
