Elena Antoniadis
Biography
Dr. Elena Antoniadis is an educator, researcher, speaker, and contributing author in the area of affective neuroscience. She has extensive experience in teaching undergraduate Psychology courses that help learners understand core concepts in human behaviour, physiology, psychological processes, and psychopathology.
She is a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at Red Deer Polytechnic and an adjunct professor of psychology at the University of Calgary. Elena’s research examines the neurobiological mechanisms of fear and anxiety. The findings from this research carry practical implications for assisting trauma survivors. For her work on the neurobiological mechanisms of fear and anxiety she has received research awards from the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
She has recently completed a master's degree in counselling relating to applied psychology. Dr. Antoniadis’ commitment to the field of psychology stems from her ongoing ambition to explore the interplay between physiology, emotional reactivity, and behaviour.
She also researches the impact of openly licensed curricular content on the uptake of post-secondary education, student academic success, and the role of evidence-based study skills that maximize content retention and long-term learning. She has co-authored a book with clinical practitioners from Europe. Her ongoing investigations focus on the influence of circadian rhythms on psychological functioning.
Education
- Ph.D. Experimental Psychology and Program in Neuroscience, University of Toronto
- M.A. Experimental Psychology and Program in Neuroscience, University of Toronto
- M.A. Applied Psychology - Counselling, City University of Seattle in Canada
- B.A. Psychology, McGill University