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Academic Biography
Professor Paul van Schaik was previously a Research Officer and Postdoctoral Research Officer at the University of Twente in the Netherlands, and a Senior Research Officer at the University of Hertfordshire. He became a Senior Lecturer, and then Reader, at Teesside University in the Psychology subject group, where he is currently Professor of Psychology.
Paul van Schaik's research interests include psychology of human-computer interaction; behavioural information security and information privacy; applied cognitive psychology; e-health and e-health literacy; digital-based exercise (exergaming); technology acceptance; psychology and virtual reality; decision-making; testing models of human behaviour.
Professor van Schaik welcomes applications from potential PhD candidates in the following broad areas:
- human-computer interaction
- behavioural information security and information privacy
- applied cognitive psychology
- e-health and e-health literac
- modelling in applied and basic psychology research
- measurement in applied and basic psychology
- applications of psychology in other domains
Summary of Research Interests
- Human-computer interaction
- Behavioural information security/cybersecurity
- Behavioural online information privacy
- Judgement and decision-making
- Modelling human behaviour
- User interface design and evaluation
- Online health behaviour
Research Projects & External Funding
Project grants include:
‘Promoting inclusiveness by enhancing web usability for older adults’ with Dr Jonathan Ling and Dr Elaine Pearson, funded by Codeworks.
‘Computer games and older adults’ with Dr Clive Fencott, funded by Codeworks.
‘Virtual-reality augmented exercise’ with Dr Clive Fencott and Dr Iain Spears,funded by Codeworks.
‘Improving people's protective decision-making’ with Professor Peter Ayton,City University and Professor Nick Chater, University College London, funded by ESRC.
'Using virtual environments to find dementia-friendly designs for public spaces’ with Professor Tim Blackman, funded by The Health Foundation.
‘A program for sex education’ with Dr Anna van Wersch, funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England.
‘An educational program for scoliosis with Dr Anna van Wersch, funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England.
‘The cultural validation of online psychometric scales’ funded by the British Academy.
‘The usability of a student-portal for employability opportunities’, funded by OFFA.
‘Authoring Tools for Immersive Lighting Experiences', funded by Innovate UK.
‘A behavioural study of online healthcare-provider choice’, funded by the British Academy.
PhD and Research Opportunities
- Human-computer interaction
- Behavioural information security/cybersecurity
- Behavioural online information privacy
- Judgement and decision-making
- Modelling human behaviour
- User interface design and evaluation
- Online health behaviour
Enterprise Interest and Activities
Enterprise interests include:
- Human-computer interaction
- Behavioural information security/cybersecurity
- Behavioural online information privacy
- Judgement and decision-making
- Modelling human behaviour
- User interface design and evaluation
- Online health behaviour
Learning and Teaching Interests and Activities
- Research design and data analysis
- Human-computer interaction
- Behavioural information security/cybersecurity
- Behavioural online information privacy
- Judgement and decision-making
External Roles and Professional Activities
Journal Editor
- International journal of Human-Computer Studies – Associate Editor
- Interacting with Computers – Human Sciences Special Editorial Board
- Behaviour and Information Technology – Associate Editor
- Frontiers in Cognition – Review Editor
External Research Collaborations
Professor Petko Kusev, Huddersfield Business School, University of Huddersfield
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Projects
- 1 Active
Transforming Construction Network Plus: ‘Putting people at the heart of future social housing design and manufacture’
Dawood, N., Van Schaik, P., Rodriguez, S. & Dawood, H.
1/07/19 → 31/03/20
Project: Research
Research Output
Designing an electronic blood-borne virus risk alert to improve uptake of testing
Van Schaik, P., Lorrimer, S. & Chadwick, D. R., 12 Jan 2020, (Accepted/In press) In : International Journal of STD and AIDS.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
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Risk as affect: the affect heuristic in cybersecurity
Van Schaik, P., Renaud, K., Wilson, C., Jansen, J. & Onibokun, J., 14 Jan 2020, In : Computers and Security.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
A Conceptual Framework For Integrating User Experience With Design Parameters For Residential Buildings
Hafeez, M. A., Van Schaik, P., Dawood, H., Rodriguez, S., Patacas, J. & Dawood, N., 13 Nov 2019, CONVR 2019.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
A systematic review of research investigating the physiological and psychological effects of combining Ginkgo biloba and Panax Ginseng into a single treatment in humans: implications for research design and analysis
Reay, J., Wilson, C. & Van Schaik, P., 6 Feb 2019, In : Brain and Behavior. 9, 3, 17 p., e01217.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
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Choice under risk: how occupation influences preferences
Tetiana Hill, T., Kusev, P. & Van Schaik, P., 30 Aug 2019, In : Frontiers in Psychology. 10, 10 p., 02003.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Press / Media
Teesside University: New technology could lead to quicker diagnoses of infectious diseases
16/01/19
1 item of Media coverage
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Software trialled to try to accelerate HIV and hepatitis diagnoses
16/01/19
1 item of Media coverage
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Animal abuse research cited in MP’s campaign for tougher sentences
8/11/16
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Research Shows 'Lighting-Track' For Video Can Enhance Viewing Experience
20/07/15
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
-Teesside University - Animal abuse research cited in MP's campaign for tougher sentences
10/11/16
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Thesis
Biopsychosocial aspects of idiopathic scoliosis
Author: Flynn, D., 7 May 2007Supervisor: Van Schaik, P. (Supervisor) & Van Wersch, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
Haute games: innovative self and self-identity blendings
Author: Parker, M., 12 Dec 2008Supervisor: Fencott, P. (Supervisor) & Van Schaik, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Wii like to play too: Computer gaming habits of older adults
Author: Marston, H., 1 Jun 2010Supervisor: Van Schaik, P. (Supervisor) & Fencott, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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A mixed-method study using a multimedia intervention to explore sex and relationship education within families
Author: Turnbull, T., 15 Feb 2010Supervisor: Van Wersch, A. (Supervisor), Van Schaik, P. (Supervisor) & Shucksmith, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Characterising action potential in virtual game worlds applied with the mind module
Author: Eladhari, M. P., 30 Apr 2010Supervisor: Fencott, P. (Supervisor), Van Schaik, P. (Supervisor) & Mateas, M. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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