LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lindacerminara

Email: lcermi02@student.bbk.ac.uk

Prof Natasha Kirkham (Primary)

Prof Ori Ossmy (Secondary)
 

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.

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