Dr Mah Sue Lynn

Dr Mah Sue Lynn

  • Lecturer
  • School of Psychology
Faculty of Medical and Life Sciences
SDGs Focus

Biography

Dr Mah Sue Lynn is a lecturer in psychology with a focus on research methods and cognitive psychology. Her research explores learning and attention across the lifespan, with a growing interest in how cultural factors shape these cognitive processes. She is experienced in designing and programming behavioural experiments using PsychoPy and is passionate about supporting students in developing strong empirical research skills. Sue Lynn holds an Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), recognising her commitment to effective and engaging teaching in higher education.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • PhD Psychology, University of Nottingham (2022)

Research Interests

  • Blended learning
  • Attention and working memory
  • Cognitive Dissonance
  • Cultural Differences

Teaching Areas

  • Research Methodology

Courses Taught

  • Research Methods

Notable Publications

  1. Haselgrove, M., Lagator, S., Mah, S. L., & Gray, E. K. (2024). Novelty mismatch as a determinant of latent inhibition. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Animal Learning and Cognition.

  2. Mah, S. L., & Haselgrove, M. (2024). A developmental trajectory of latent inhibition. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Animal Learning and Cognition.
     

Achievements & Accolades

  • Developed and programmed a multiplication game (Treasure Tables) for the ESRC-funded SUM Project, later used in Nottingham primary classrooms to support maths learning (2024).

 

Professional Associations

  • Associate Fellowship of The Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)