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Research

Richard conducts research into where and how the human brain stores and flexibly uses our knowledge of people, objects, and words (in other words, our semantic memory). To do so, he employs a multi-method approach that includes behavioural measures (e.g., accuracy and reaction times), brain imaging and non-invasive brain stimulation.Ìý Further, his research seeks to advance our understanding of language and behavioural impairments that result from brain injury and dementia, and use research findings to help people manage their language disabilities and social difficulties.

For further information regarding my research activity, please visit these external websites:

Teaching and Mentoring

Richard teaches both on undergraduate and postgraduate modules, specialising in the following:

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuropsychology
• Neuroimaging
• Neuromodulation (e.g., TMS, tES)
• Neuroanatomy
• Semantic Cognition
• Language
• Cognitive Communication Disorders

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Fford Penrallt

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You can also connect with me via the following social media:

• MSc
  University of Bristol,
• BSc
  College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Penryn, 9 TR10 9EZ, UK.,
• PhD
  University of Manchester,
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Richard is Module Co-Organiser for:

PPP-1005: Brain & Mind

PPP-4008: Methods in Language & Bilingualism Research

Richard supervises dissertations/projects at both the Batchelors' and Masters' level, and also supervises PhD candidates.

He is lead supervisor on the PhD projects undertaken by the following:

Irina Giurgea

Beca Mills

Richard's research spans several themes, including but not limited to:

• where and how the human brain stores our knowledge of people, objects, words and actions (in other words, our semantic memory).Ìý
• how processes involved in semantic memory contribute to our engagement in social interactions (social cognition)
• what are the consequences of social and semantic processesÌý being impaired by brain damage or disease
• how is the brain wired to give rise to various cognitive functions
• how can we improve methods to study brain functions and connectivity (e.g., brain imaging methods)

For further information regarding my research activity, please visit these external websites:

Self-funded (inc. agency-funded) projects:

Richard welcomes informal enquiries from prospective PhD students interested in projects related to semantic cognition, social cognition, cognitive communication impairment, and/or brain anatomy and connectivity. Please submit a draft research proposal (1-2 pages) to the above email address.

Funded/Studentships:

Studentship opportunities within the schol can be found at /studentfinance/postgraduate/funding#psychologyÌý

2025

• E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu
  Mahmood, F., Muraki, E. J., Diveica, V., Binney, R. J., Protzner, A. B. & Pexman, P. M., 24 Meh 2025, (E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu) Yn: Psychonomic Bulletin and Review.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu
  Diveica, V., Muraki, E. J., Binney, R. J. & Pexman, P. M., 3 Maw 2025, (E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu) Yn: Psychonomic Bulletin and Review.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu
  Muraki, E. J., Pexman, P. M. & Binney, R. J., 15 Ebr 2025, (E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu) Yn: Human Brain Mapping. 46, t. e70210
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu
  Binney, R. J., Smith, L. J., Rossit, S., Demeyere, N., Learmonth, G., Olgiati, E., Halai, A. D., Rounis, E., Evans, J., Edelstyn, N. M. J. & McIntosh, R. D., 28 Ebr 2025, (E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu) Yn: Brain Communications.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl adolygu › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• Cyhoeddwyd
  Diveica, V., Muraki, E. J., Binney, R. J. & Pexman, P. M., 1 Gorff 2025, Yn: Cortex. 188, t. A7-A14
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Golygyddiad

2024

• Cyhoeddwyd
  Rouse, M. A., Binney, R. J.