People

Dr. Tarek Amer

Tarek is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of Victoria. He completed his Ph.D. with Drs. Lynn Hasher and Cheryl Grady at the University of Toronto and the Rotman Research Institute. He later completed his postdoctoral work with Dr. Lila Davachi at Columbia University and Dr. Daniel Schacter at Harvard University.

Tarek is a big fan of basketball and documentaries and enjoys outdoor adventures, including hiking with his dog and scuba diving.

tarekamer@uvic.ca @TarekAmerPhD

Yannick Lapierre

Yannick is a fourth-year Honours student co-supervised by Dr. Tarek Amer and Dr. Jordana Wynn. He is currently pursuing a major in Biology and Psychology, specializing in Neurobiology. Alongside his academic pursuits, Yannick has a unique background that includes owning a mobile espresso business and a career as a professional skier. Yannick's current research uses eye movement monitoring to investigate the processes involved in memory segmentation. Post-graduation, his aspirations lie in the medical field and integrating his interest of neurological conditions and patient care.

Maggie Porterfield

Maggie is a fourth-year psychology major and honours student co-supervised by Dr. Tarek Amer and Dr. Jordana Wynn. Maggie's current research uses eye movement monitoring  to study memory formation and precision. She plans to continue her postgraduate education in psychology and pursue further research in the field. Beyond education and research, Maggie is a craft beer enthusiast and enjoys travelling, honing her origami skills, and spending time outdoors by the water.