Dr. David Sidhu

Biography

David Sidhu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University. He completed his undergraduate degree at York University and went on to earn his Ph.D. from the University of Calgary. David has held a SSHRC-funded postdoctoral position at University College London. His research interests primarily revolve around language cognition, exploring the processes by which words represent meaning. He is particularly fascinated by the connections between modalities, such as how sound can elicit visual associations, and the ways in which words can convey abstract meanings through modality. His work focuses on multimodality in language, particularly investigating how the properties of words like 'sound small' or 'feel smooth' can affect language processing. He also studies sound symbolism and iconicity, contributing to our understanding of how different types of words are processed based on their meanings and their development over the evolution of language. In addition to his academic contributions, David has published several noteworthy papers in well-respected journals, addressing various aspects of language processing and cognition.

Research Interests