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Professor in the Department of Psychology+44 (0) 191 33 43247
Fellow of the Durham Research Methods Centre
Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (PGR) in the Vice-Chancellor's Office
Associate Fellow in the Institute of Advanced Study

Biography

Career

I joined the Department of Psychology at Durham University in 2013 having previously been a member of academic staff in the School of Psychology at Newcastle University and having completed my PhD at Stirling University (2008).

2013-2016 I was course director for the MSc Developmental Psychopathology, MA Research Methods (Dev Psy), and co-director for the MSc Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience.

2016-2018 I was Director of Research for the Department of Psychology. 

2018-2023 Director of the NINE DTP - the North East of England and Northern Ireland doctoral training partnership for the social sciences (ESRC funded) - visit www.ninedtp.ac.uk for further information.

From 2023 I am Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor for Postgraduate Research Students at Durham University. 

Research Interests

I am a Professor of Developmental Psychology and Co-Director of the Centre for Neurodiversity & Development interested in neurotypical development, neurodevelopmental conditions, and neurodiversity. Please visit: Centre for Neurodiversity and Development - Durham University

My research predominantly focuses on Williams syndrome (WS) and Autism. I have used a variety of research approaches to understand areas of relative proficiency or challenge (exploring syndrome-specific signatures, cross-syndrome overlaps, and neurodiversity). 

Please view my publication list for an indication of my research areas and interests.

Publications

Chapter in book

  • Everyone’s friend? The case of Williams syndrome
    Riby, D., Bruce, V., & Jawaid, A. (2011). Everyone’s friend? The case of Williams syndrome. In B. Oakley, A. Knafo, G. Madhavan, & D. Wilson (Eds.), Pathological Altruism. Ocford University Press.
  • Face Processing and Social Interactions
    Riby, D. (2011). Face Processing and Social Interactions. In E. Farran & A. Karmiloff-Smith (Eds.), Developmental Disabilities across the Lifespan. Oxford University Press.
  • Williams syndrome
    Riby, D., & Porter, M. (2010). Williams syndrome. In J. Holmes (Ed.), ). Developmental Disorders & Interventions: Advances in Child Development and Behavior. Academic Press.
  • The other end of the spectrum? Social cognition in Williams syndrome
    Brock, J., Einav, S., & Riby, D. (2008). The other end of the spectrum? Social cognition in Williams syndrome. In V. Reid & T. Striano (Eds.), Social cognition: Development, Neuroscience and Autism. Blackwell.

Edited book

Journal Article

Supervision students