Graduate Students

Hania Amir

Hey! I completed my Master’s in Historical, Theoretical, and Critical Psychology at York University, and am now a first-year PhD student in the S/P area. My research interests include expressions of emotion and morality in political contexts. I love both qualitative and quantitative textual analysis methods, and hope to use more of both in the future! Apart from research, I dedicate my time to binge watching as much film media as humanly possible.

Philip Di Domenico

I am a first-year master's student in Social and Personality Psychology and am also pursuing a diploma in Quantitative Methods. My research interests focus on political beliefs, the spread of misinformation, and strategies to mitigate its impact. I am particularly interested in using text analysis and quantitative methods to study social and political phenomena. Outside of research, I enjoy working out, playing golf, learning new skills, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

Undergraduate Students

Selin Tuncer

Hello, my name is Selin Tuncer, and I am a fourth-year undergraduate student at York University’s Glendon campus. I am completing a Bilingual Honours BA in Psychology with a minor in Drama and Creative Arts. My research interests include mental health and well-being, particularly women’s mental health, relationships, personality, and social psychology. I am also interested in exploring the potential use of art in therapeutic settings and the connection between psychology and the creative arts. I plan to pursue graduate studies in mental health counselling and eventually practice as a psychotherapist. Outside of academics, my personal interests include creative arts, drawing and painting, exploring cosmetics, travelling, and spending quality time with my family and friends.

Saden Ba Wazir

A 4th-year BA (Hons) Psychology undergraduate student, currently completing concentrations in Counselling & Mental Health and Psychology & Law. Childhood crafts our inner and outer worlds, shaping the person we become and the aspects we attempt to understand, embrace, and heal. My research interests lie in my passion for understanding how early-life trauma during the developmental stages manifests as psychological abnormalities, ranging from mental disorders to more severe behaviours like criminal offending. I am all about self-care and personal growth, and I love spending time with my loved ones. I plan to pursue a Psy.D. and eventually become a clinical psychologist and a writer in my field.

Olivia Gallo

Hi!! My name is Olivia Gallo, and I am currently a fourth-year psychology undergrad at York University's Glendon campus. My research interests lie in the clinical-developmental field of psychology, specifically focusing on topics related to neurodivergent individuals and their families. I plan on becoming a Psychologist in this field. A fun fact about me is that I have two cats and a dog, and I enjoy reading as a hobby. 

Lauren Corridore

Lauren is a fourth-year Psychology undergraduate student, specializing in Psychology and Law, as well as Psychological Humanities, Contexts, and Communities. Her research interests include forensic psychology, political psychology, and youth mental health, with a particular focus on how propaganda and persuasion shape public attitudes and behaviour. She is also interested in how cognitive and emotional processes influence judgment and decision-making across social and legal contexts. Outside of academics, she enjoys reading and spending time outdoors.