Overview
Research Interests
My primary research revolves around the exploration of priors in visual perception across different age groups. By employing visual illusions as investigative tools, I seek to to contribute to a deeper understanding the intricate workings of perception and cognition.
In addition to my work in visual perception, I am excited about integrating technology and education. My pedagogical research focuses on leveraging AI technologies to optimise the learning experience and foster greater knowledge retention among students. By embracing AI in educational practices, I believe we can equip students with the skills they need to excel in a dynamic and swiftly-changing technological landscape.
Teaching Activities
I currently teach research methods and scientific communication. I take great pride in encouraging students to become independent thinkers and effective communicators within the scientific community.聽
My third-year project for 2023/2024 is titled聽"I'm a Chatbot, Ask Me Anything: Designing Interactive Learning Experiences with AI Tools".聽Together with an external industry partner, my students will explore the various factors that impact the efficacy of learning materials and how AI can be used as a tool to support active engagement and lead to deeper information processing and retention.
Employability Lead
Beyond my research and teaching endeavours, I am the Employability Lead for the School of Psychology and Sport Science. In this capacity, I actively contribute to the university's strategic plan to embed employability and transferable skills into the curriculum to equip students with the skills necessary to excel in work and research, thus producing well-rounded graduates ready to make meaningful contributions to society.
Qualifications
- PhD: The Development of Visual Priors Across the Lifespan
2018鈥�2023 - MSc: Psychological Research
2017鈥�2018 - BSc: Psychology with Neuropsychology
2014鈥�2017
Publications
2024
- Published
Pickard-Jones, B., Sanders, L. & Short, F., 2024
Research output: Other contribution 鈥� peer-review - Published
Pickard-Jones, B. & Short, F., 2024
Research output: Other contribution 鈥� peer-review - Published
Pickard-Jones, B., Morris, M. & Short, F., 2024
Research output: Other contribution - Published
Pickard-Jones, B. & Short, F., 2024, 2 p.
Research output: Other contribution 鈥� peer-review
2023
- Published
Pickard-Jones, B. & Sapir, A., 27 Aug 2023.
Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Poster 鈥� peer-review
2020
- Published
Pickard Jones, B., d'Avossa, G. & Sapir, A., Dec 2020, In: Vision Research. 177, p. 88-96
Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
2019
- Published
Pickard-Jones, B., 15 Jan 2019, The Conversation.
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication 鈥� Article - Published
Pickard Jones, B. & Sapir, A., 26 Aug 2019. 1 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Poster 鈥� peer-review
Activities
2024
28 Sep 2024
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)4 Sep 2024 鈥� 6 Sep 2024
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Participant)Developing Counselling Skills through AI Client Simulation.
10 Aug 2024
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)I鈥檓 a chatbot, ask me anything: using ChatGPT to improve learning experiences
12 Jul 2024
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)I鈥檓 a chatbot, ask me anything: building Learning Development for the future
11 Jul 2024
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)Plenary Panel, Generative AI and Educational Development: opportunity, challenge, or potential disaster
21 May 2024
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)Gave a talk "I'm a Chatbot, Ask Me Anything: Designing Interactive Learning Experiences with AI Tools "
18 Jan 2024
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)
2021
Sequential dependencies in the perception of 3D shape-from-shading are driven by age-sensitive heuristics
27 Aug 2021
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)