Staff profile
Professor Deborah Riby
Professor
| Affiliation | Telephone |
|---|---|
| Professor in the Department of Psychology | +44 (0) 191 33 43247 |
| Fellow of the Durham Research Methods Centre | |
| Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (PGR) in the Vice-Chancellor's Office | |
| Associate Fellow in the Institute of Advanced Study |
Biography
Career
I joined the Department of Psychology at Durham University in 2013 having previously been a member of academic staff in the School of Psychology at Newcastle University and having completed my PhD at Stirling University (2008).
2013-2016 I was course director for the MSc Developmental Psychopathology, MA Research Methods (Dev Psy), and co-director for the MSc Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience.
2016-2018 I was Director of Research for the Department of Psychology.
2018-2023 Director of the NINE DTP - the North East of England and Northern Ireland doctoral training partnership for the social sciences (ESRC funded) - visit www.ninedtp.ac.uk for further information.
From 2023 I am Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor for Postgraduate Research Students at Durham University.
Research Interests
I am a Professor of Developmental Psychology and Co-Director of the Centre for Neurodiversity & Development interested in neurotypical development, neurodevelopmental conditions, and neurodiversity. Please visit: Centre for Neurodiversity and Development - Durham University
My research predominantly focuses on Williams syndrome (WS) and Autism. I have used a variety of research approaches to understand areas of relative proficiency or challenge (exploring syndrome-specific signatures, cross-syndrome overlaps, and neurodiversity).
Please view my publication list for an indication of my research areas and interests.