Dr. Eleanor Dommett

Biography

Professor Eleanor Dommett joined King’s College London in January 2015, where she helped develop the BSc Psychology degree. Her research in neuroscience focuses on the brain structure known as the superior colliculus and its potential role in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as influenced by psychostimulant drugs. Additionally, her pedagogical research emphasizes the use of educational technology, including lecture capture and virtual learning environments. Before her tenure at King’s, she held a lectureship at The Open University and served as a postdoctoral researcher at Oxford University. She has multiple qualifications, including a BSc in Psychology and a PhD in Neuroscience from Sheffield University, as well as an MSc in Neuroscience from King’s College London. Committed to enhancing educational practices, she contributes articles to publications such as Education Supplement and Science Parliament Magazine, providing research briefings to the House of Lords. Her teaching encompasses a range of courses in the BSc Psychology Programme, specifically focusing on Biological Psychology and Neuroscience. Dommett's work also extends to active engagement with neurodiversity research and educational strategies to improve student learning outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Courses