Olga Fotakopoulou

Dr Olga Fotakopoulou is an Associate Professor of Developmental Psychology at the Department of Psychology. She serves as the Department’s Athena Swan Lead, supporting the advancement of gender equality and fostering an inclusive academic environment.

A Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society, Dr Fotakopoulou is a developmental psychologist with extensive experience working across a range of educational and clinical settings. She specialises in the social and emotional development of children and young people, with particular interest in their interactions with emerging technologies and the ways these shape developmental outcomes.

Dr Fotakopoulou has worked on and led a number of national, European and international research projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address issues relating to children’s wellbeing, digital engagement and socio cognitive development. Her work contributes to evidence based practice and informs policy discussions surrounding children’s experiences in contemporary digital and educational contexts.