Dr. Chris Fiacconi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Chris Fiacconi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Guelph. He completed his B.Sc. in Psychology at the University of Western Ontario in 2007 and earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from McMaster University in 2012. Chris's research is primarily focused on the processes of learning and memory, centering on how individuals encode and retrieve information. His work investigates cognitive mechanisms that may lead to errors in memory retrieval, the influence of metacognitive strategies on learning, and the implications for effective self-regulated learning tools. He has held post-doctoral fellowships at the Brain Mind Institute at the University of Western Ontario from 2012 to 2016, where he further developed his research interests in applied cognitive sciences, emphasizing the importance of understanding human cognition and memory within educational contexts. Chris has published extensively in international journals, contributing valuable insights into cognitive psychology and neuroscience.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of psychology, with a focus on cognitive processes related to memory and learning.

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).