As a cognitive neuroscientist I study the brain mechanisms underlying all cognitive domains, but my research focuses primarily on social cognition. Using various brain imaging techniques, I develop experimental paradigms to investigate the brain networks underlying socio-cognitive and -emotional behaviours (e.g., imitative tendancies, empathic expression). Currently I am developing experimental paradigms for "hyperscanning" studies – the simultaneous measurement of brain function from two interacting individuals. This allows me to explore the neural systems associated with social cognition as it unfolds during real social interaction.

• Year 2 Tutor

• Brain & Behaviour in Adolescence (PY3017)
• Brain & Behaviour (PY2242)

• 2017-present: Aston University (Lecturer)
• 2016-2017: Lancaster University (Lecturer [fixed-term])
• 2014-2015: Royal Holloway University of London (Postdoctoral Researcher)
• 2012-present: Central European Institute of Technology (Senior Reseacher)

• 2018-2020: GA18-212791S (€203.5k; Principle Investigator) - Back-and-forth: Investigating the balanced between self- and other-goals in negotiation with dual-fMRI.
• 2017-2018: LM2015062 (€10.8k; Co-Investigator) - Understanding social deficits in autism: A dual-fMRI investigation using the iterated Ultimatum Game.
• 2016-2018: GA16-18261S (€166.7k; Co-Investigator) - Improving driver rehability programs: A neurobehavioural evaluation of empathy induction.
• 2015-2017: GA15-16738S (€158.3k; Principle Investigator) - Individual differences in self-other distinction.

Phone: +44 (0) 121 204 4304

Email: d.shaw1@aston.ac.uk
Room: SW410c