LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lindacerminara
Email: lcermi02@student.bbk.ac.uk
Supervisors
Dr Natasha Kirkham (Primary)
Dr Ori Ossmy (Secondary)
Research Interests
My PhD research explores the neuroplasticity of parenthood, focusing on how the parenting environment influences neural adaptations and the expression of changes in the parent brain. I investigate how adults cognitively adapt during the dynamic transition into parenthood, with an emphasis on how caregiving experiences and environmental factors shape these neural reorganisations. My research combines developmental, cognitive, and neuroscientific perspectives using multimodal methods (fNIRS, EEG, virtual tools) and naturalistic paradigms to capture these changes in real-world contexts.
Education
PhD Psychology
Birkbeck, University of London | Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development
London, UK
2024-present
MSc Psychology - Distinction
Birkbeck, University of London
London, UK
2022-2024
MSc Research project: ‘Exploring the Impact of Parenthood on Cognitive Performance: Insights Through the Lens of Cognitive Load Theory’
Supervisor: Dr Natasha Kirkham
BSc Commerce
John Molson School of Business | Concordia University
Montréal, Canada
2007-2011
Major: International Marketing