Dr George Zacharopoulos

Darlithydd mewn Seicoleg

Psychology

+44 (0) 1792 987756

g.zacharopoulos@abertawe.ac.uk

Swyddfa Weinyddol - 825 (7)
Wythfed Llawr
Adeilad Vivian
Campws Singleton

Ar gael ar gyfer Goruchwyliaeth Ôl-raddedig

Dolenni Ymchwil

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0574-866X

Trosolwg

Mae fy mhrif ymchwil yn canolbwyntio ar:

(i) ymchwilio i'r cylchedau niwral sy'n cyfryngu perfformiad gwrthrychol mewn tasgau gwybyddiaeth lefel uchel (mathemateg, cof gweithio, rheolaeth wybyddol) ac ymlaen

(ii) meithrin y cylchedau hyn (hyfforddiant gwybyddol, ysgogiad ymennydd anfewnwthiol) i achosi gwelliannau perfformiad hirhoedlog.

Rwy'n raddedig o Brifysgol Caerdydd (PhD mewn Seicoleg, 2017), Coleg Prifysgol Llundain (MSc mewn Niwrowyddoniaeth, 2013) a Phrifysgol Cyprus (BSc mewn Seicoleg, 2011). Rwyf hefyd wedi gweithio fel cydymaith ymchwil ôl-ddoethurol yn Sefydliad Karolinska (2016-2017), a Phrifysgol Rhydychen (2017-2020).

Meysydd Arbenigedd

Niwrowyddoniaeth Wybyddol
Rheolaeth wybyddol
Plastigrwydd yr Ymennydd
Niwroddelweddu

Uchafbwyntiau Gyrfa

Prif Wobrau

Gwobr Cydnabyddiaeth 2019 am Ragoriaeth, Prifysgol Rhydychen, £ 1000

Ysgoloriaeth 2011 ar gyfer astudiaethau ôl-raddedig, Sefydliad Ysgoloriaeth Gwladol Cyprus, € 5000

Gwobr Themistoklis Dervis 2011 am y G.P.A. a'r cyfraniad cymdeithasol pwysicaf, € 1500

Cyhoeddiadau

Uchafbwyntiau Ymchwil

Zacharopoulos, G., Sella, F., Emir, U., & Kadosh, R. (2023). Dissecting the chain of information processing and its interplay with neurochemicals and fluid intelligence across development. eLife, 12
https://doi.org/10.7554/elife.84086, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64574
http://dx.doi.org/10.7554/elife.84086
Zacharopoulos, G., Ohmann, K., Ihssen, N., Kedia, G., Mussweiler, T., & Linden, D. (2023). The role of outgroup homogeneity and the neurodynamics of the frontal cortex during beauty comparisons. Social Neuroscience, 18(6), 382-392.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17470919.2023.2242098, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64067
Zacharopoulos, G., Maio, G., & Linden, D. (2023). Dissecting the neurocomputational bases of patch-switching. Cerebral Cortex
https://doi.org/10.1093/cercor/bhad088, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62977
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cercor/bhad088
Zacharopoulos, G., Sella, F., Kadosh, K., Emir, U., & Kadosh, R. (2021). The Effect of Parietal Glutamate/GABA Balance on Test Anxiety Levels in Early Childhood in a Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Study. Cerebral Cortex, 32(15), 3243-3253.
https://doi.org/10.1093/cercor/bhab412, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59140
Zacharopoulos, G. & Cohen, R. (2021). Predicting Working Memory Capacity Based on Glutamatergic Concentration and its Modulation of Functional Connectivity. Neuroscience, 457, 12-19.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2020.10.037, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58970
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2020.10.037

Holl Ymchwil

Erthyglau Cylchgronau

Zacharopoulos, G., Ohmann, K., Ihssen, N., Kedia, G., Mussweiler, T., & Linden, D. (2023). The role of outgroup homogeneity and the neurodynamics of the frontal cortex during beauty comparisons. Social Neuroscience, 18(6), 382-392.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17470919.2023.2242098, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64067
Zacharopoulos, G., Sella, F., Emir, U., & Kadosh, R. (2023). Dissecting the chain of information processing and its interplay with neurochemicals and fluid intelligence across development. eLife, 12
https://doi.org/10.7554/elife.84086, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64574
http://dx.doi.org/10.7554/elife.84086
Zacharopoulos, G., Maio, G., & Linden, D. (2023). Dissecting the neurocomputational bases of patch-switching. Cerebral Cortex
https://doi.org/10.1093/cercor/bhad088, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62977
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cercor/bhad088
Zacharopoulos, G., Hertz, U., Kanai, R., & Bahrami, B. (2022). The effect of feedback valence and source on perception and metacognition: An fMRI investigation. Cognitive Neuroscience, 13(1), 38-46.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17588928.2020.1828323, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58964
Zacharopoulos, G., Sella, F., Kadosh, K., Emir, U., & Kadosh, R. (2021). The Effect of Parietal Glutamate/GABA Balance on Test Anxiety Levels in Early Childhood in a Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Study. Cerebral Cortex, 32(15), 3243-3253.
https://doi.org/10.1093/cercor/bhab412, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa59140
Zacharopoulos, G., Sella, F., Emir, U., & Kadosh, R. (2021). The relation between parietal GABA concentration and numerical skills. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 17656-17656.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-95370-3, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58258
Zacharopoulos, G., Hanel, P., Wolfradt, U., Maio, G., & Linden, D. (2021). The relations between pathological personality traits and human values. Personality and Individual Differences, 179, 110766
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2021.110766, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58962
Zacharopoulos, G., Sella, F., Kadosh, K., Hartwright, C., Emir, U., & Kadosh, R. (2021). Predicting learning and achievement using GABA and glutamate concentrations in human development. PLOS Biology, 19(7), e3001325
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3001325, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58269
Zacharopoulos, G., Emir, U., & Kadosh, R. (2021). The cross‐sectional interplay between neurochemical profile and brain connectivity. Human Brain Mapping, 42(9), 2722-2733.
https://doi.org/10.1002/hbm.25396, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58961
Zacharopoulos, G., Sella, F., & Kadosh, R. (2021). The impact of a lack of mathematical education on brain development and future attainment. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(24), e2013155118
https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2013155118, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58270
Zacharopoulos, G. & Cohen, R. (2021). Predicting Working Memory Capacity Based on Glutamatergic Concentration and its Modulation of Functional Connectivity. Neuroscience, 457, 12-19.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2020.10.037, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58970
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2020.10.037
Zacharopoulos, G., Klingberg, T., & Kadosh, R. (2020). Structural variation within the left globus pallidus is associated with task-switching, not stimulus updating or distractor filtering. Cognitive Neuroscience, 11(4), 229-238.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17588928.2020.1813699, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58963
Zacharopoulos, G., Klingberg, T., & Kadosh, R. (2020). Cortical surface area of the left frontal pole is associated with visuospatial working memory capacity. Neuropsychologia, 143, 107486
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2020.107486, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58960
Zacharopoulos, G., Shenhav, A., Constantino, S., Maio, G., & Linden, D. (2018). The effect of self-focus on personal and social foraging behaviour. Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, 13(9), 967-975.
https://doi.org/10.1093/scan/nsy057, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58969
Zacharopoulos, G., Lancaster, T., Bracht, T., Ihssen, N., Maio, G., & Linden, D. (2016). A Hedonism Hub in the Human Brain. Cerebral Cortex, 26(10), 3921-3927.
https://doi.org/10.1093/cercor/bhw197, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58965
Zacharopoulos, G., Hanel, P., Lancaster, T., Ihssen, N., Drakesmith, M., Foley, S., Maio, G., & Linden, D. (2016). Nonlinear associations between human values and neuroanatomy. Social Neuroscience, 12(6), 1-12.
https://doi.org/10.1080/17470919.2016.1229215, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58966
Zacharopoulos, G., Lancaster, T., Maio, G., & Linden, D. (2016). The genetics of neuroticism and human values. Genes, Brain and Behavior, 15(4), 361-366.
https://doi.org/10.1111/gbb.12286, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58968
Zacharopoulos, G., Binetti, N., Walsh, V., & Kanai, R. (2014). The Effect of Self-Efficacy on Visual Discrimination Sensitivity. PLoS ONE, 9(10), e109392
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0109392, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa58967

Modiwlau a Addysgir

PS-D01 Research Project

The research module will involve constructing and executing a substantial research project, usually conducted in connection with a topic / theme relevant to the overall masters programme. Capitalising the on the links between the course and local services, there may be opportunities to conduct research within partner organisations (e.g. NHS trusts, mental health charities, forensic units) as well as undertaking research based on topics generated by academics based within the department of psychology. We also encourage students who come to the program with connections as a consequence of previous professional experience, to undertake projects that are linked to interests they have already established.
PS-M85 Critical Issues in Cognitive Neuroscience

The module provides a comprehensive overview of the critical issues in cognitive neuroscience, the scientific study of the underlying biological processes of cognition, e.g., memory, language, and emotion processing. Specific focus will be given to functional and structural neuroimaging, electroencephalography, and brain stimulation. Current research issues (e.g., brain-behaviour interactions, appropriate experimental design, modularity vs. brain connectivity) will be discussed and supplemented with recent peer-reviewed journal articles. Class participation in presenting and critiquing these articles is expected.
PS-M85I Critical Issues in Cognitive Neuroscience

The module provides a comprehensive overview of the critical issues in cognitive neuroscience, the scientific study of the underlying biological processes of cognition, e.g., memory, language, and emotion processing. Specific focus will be given to functional and structural neuroimaging, electroencephalography, and brain stimulation. Current research issues (e.g., brain-behaviour interactions, appropriate experimental design, modularity vs. brain connectivity) will be discussed and supplemented with recent peer-reviewed journal articles. Class participation in presenting and critiquing these articles is expected.
PSY211 Cognition II: Higher Level Processes

The module provides an in depth look at the cognitive processes underlying important higher level functions such as language, thinking, problem solving, reasoning and making decisions. The module will cover a series of topics related to the organisation and function of memory, the most important and hotly debated issues in psycholinguistics, including how children acquire language, how language is processed in the adult mind with particular emphasis on reading, spelling dyslexia and bilingualism, and the way in which humans make judgments, reach decisions and resolve problems and puzzles by examining the research evidence and exploring the classical and current theories.

Grantiau a Phrosiectau Allweddol

'The detection of metabolite concentration using the DW-CRT MEGA-SLASER sequence: a combined magnetic resonance spectroscopy-pharmacological investigation' 2021

, £8500

Swyddi Cysylltiedig

Cydymaith Ymchwil Ôl-ddoethurol, Prifysgol Rhydychen

2017 - 2020

Cyflwyniadau, Darlithoedd a Chynadleddau a wahoddwyd

'The Neurochemistry of Mathematical Development'

2018

Prifysgol Rhydychen

Dr George Zacharopoulos

Rhif ffôn

Cyfeiriad ebost

Dolenni Ymchwil

Trosolwg

Meysydd Arbenigedd

Uchafbwyntiau Gyrfa

Cyhoeddiadau

Uchafbwyntiau Ymchwil

Holl Ymchwil

Erthyglau Cylchgronau

Modiwlau a Addysgir

PS-D01 Research Project

PS-M85 Critical Issues in Cognitive Neuroscience

PS-M85I Critical Issues in Cognitive Neuroscience

PSY211 Cognition II: Higher Level Processes

Grantiau a Phrosiectau Allweddol

'The detection of metabolite concentration using the DW-CRT MEGA-SLASER sequence: a combined magnetic resonance spectroscopy-pharmacological investigation' 2021

Swyddi Cysylltiedig

Cydymaith Ymchwil Ôl-ddoethurol, Prifysgol Rhydychen

Cyflwyniadau, Darlithoedd a Chynadleddau a wahoddwyd

'The Neurochemistry of Mathematical Development'