Richard Lamb

Director Neurocognition Science Laboratory

Athens, Georgia, United States

About

Richard Lamb, Ph.D. is a member of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology and the Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy in the College of Pharmacy and College of Veterinary Medicine. He is currently the director of the Neurocognition Science Laboratory at the University of Georgia. He earned his Ph.D. from George Mason University, College of Education and Human Development in 2013 in Science Education and Measurement. His research focuses on the identification of cognitive markers of learning, increasing efficacy and performance of neural processing and cognition during learning using novel technologies in educational environments. A second area of related research is in the use of psychophysiomeasurement tools and virtual and synthetic environments to provide access to learning opportunities and assessment of mental status and socioemotional health interventions for students at all levels of the P-20 continuum. Using advanced technologies, he seeks to shape the biopsychosocial aspects of learning and mental health, to promote learning and wellbeing across the lifespan. His work is interdisciplinary and draws from computer science, cognitive psychology, behavioral neuroscience, psychometrics. The purpose of Lamb’s research is to translate basic behavioral neuroscience and psychological research into educational and counseling practice. He has taught courses in learning technologies, science education, neuroimaging, psychophysiomeasurement, psychometrics, counseling research, educational measurement, and the science of learning. Additional courses he has taught include advanced quantitative methods such as analysis of sensor signal data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, multilevel modeling, and structural equation modeling. Follow me onTwitter @RLamb9137

Experience

  • Translational Educator in Health Professions at The University of Georgia
    Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    Richard Lamb, Ph.D. is a member of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology and the Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy in the College of Pharmacy and College of Veterinary Medicine. He is currently the director of the Neurocognition Science Laboratory at the University of Georgia. He earned his Ph.D. from George Mason University, College of Education and Human Development in 2013 in Science Education and Measurement. His research focuses on the identification of cognitive markers of learning, increasing efficacy and performance of neural processing and cognition during learning using novel technologies in educational environments. A second area of related research is in the use of psychophysiomeasurement tools and virtual and synthetic environments to provide access to learning opportunities and assessment of mental status and socioemotional health interventions for students at all levels of the P-20 continuum. Using advanced technologies, he seeks to shape the biopsychosocial aspects of learning and mental health, to promote learning and wellbeing across the lifespan. His work is interdisciplinary and draws from computer science, cognitive psychology, behavioral neuroscience, psychometrics. The purpose of Lamb’s research is to translate basic behavioral neuroscience and psychological research into educational and counseling practice. He has taught courses in learning technologies, science education, neuroimaging, psychophysiomeasurement, psychometrics, counseling research, educational measurement, and the science of learning. Additional courses he has taught include advanced quantitative methods such as analysis of sensor signal data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, multilevel modeling, and structural equation modeling.

  • East Carolina University (Full-time · 5 yrs)
    • Professor
      Aug 2022 - Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Associate Professor
      Sep 2019 - Aug 2024 · 5 yrs

      Professor and laboratory director specializing in researching methods to create approaches to cognitive augmentation improving efficacy and efficiency of human learning and information processing.

  • University at Buffalo (3 yrs 3 mos)
    • Associate Professor and Director of Medical Student Support
      Jan 2018 - Aug 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Medical Educator: Identify and assist at risk medical students through the development of individualized learning interventions.

    • Associate Professor and Laboratory Director
      Jun 2016 - Aug 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mos

      Manage and direct all aspect of laboratory research and operation. Provide expertise and instruction to Master and Doctoral level students.

  • Washington State University (Pullman, Washington)
    • Director Neurocognition Science Laboratory
      Dec 2014 - Jun 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Manage and direct all aspects of laboratory operations and research.

    • Assistant Professor
      Jun 2013 - Jun 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Professor is science education measurement specializing in the use of educational technology and video games to assess student cognitive development in science learning.

  • Doctoral Candidate at George Mason University
    Aug 2010 - Jul 2013 · 3 yrs

    Provides statistical analysis for science and STEM education studies to include reliability analysis, instrument construction, psychometric assessment. Writes and disseminates public release documents, research reports, technical reports and peer review publications.