Using eye movements to investigate cognitive processes in reading

Abstract:

A lecture that talks about the role of eye movements in reading and how they can be used to understand cognitive processes, and the research conducted in different orthographies, including Arabic, Chinese, and English, to understand universal cognitive processes that are specific to specific writing systems. Finally, show how this approach can be used to understand reading development.

Speaker’s bio:

Professor Kevin B. Paterson is a leading figure in psycholinguistics with a PhD from the University of Glasgow. Currently, he serves as the head of the School of Psychology and Vision Sciences at the University of Leicester, where he conducts critical research into the cognitive mechanisms that underlie the process of reading, how reading ability changes with age, and how reading varies across different languages. His innovative use of eye-tracking and EEG co-registration has significantly advanced the field. He has gained international recognition and was honored with the Haihe Friendship Award for his outstanding contributions to the development of Tianjin’s economy (in China) and society. His work, funded by well-known agencies, impacts a wide range of languages and ages. Professor Paterson's influence is also seen in his editorial work with major journals such as the Journal of Research in Reading, Journal of Eye Movement Research, Psychology and Aging, and The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, indicating his key role in guiding academic conversation in psycholinguistics. His previous editorial positions with Frontiers in Psychology and PLOS ONE also highlight his sustained influence in the field.

Time: March 5^th 2024, at 11 am (30-minute presentation with a 15-minute Q&A session).

Organizer: Department of Cognitive Sciences, college of Humanities and Social Sciences.