David Thomson

David Thomson, PhD has a diverse work experience in various roles and positions. David is currently working at BEworks, where they have held the positions of Vice President and Director. Prior to their current role, they served as a Senior Associate and Associate at the company. At BEworks, they conduct complex in-field randomized controlled trials and applies academic research practices to help clients find solutions to various challenges.

Before joining BEworks, David worked at the University of Toronto as a Banting Postdoctoral Research Fellow. In this role, they investigated the preservation of the ability to sustain attention over time in healthy aging individuals. David'sresearch findings challenged prevailing theories by demonstrating that older adults can maintain attention as well as younger individuals.

David also held the position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Waterloo. There, they conducted experiments on sustained attention and human-system interactions. David'sresponsibilities included designing and implementing experiments, analyzing data, and publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Additionally, David worked as an NSERC Visiting Fellow at DRDC and as a PhD Candidate, Teaching Assistant, and Research Assistant at McMaster University. David'sdoctoral dissertation focused on exploring the nature of memory representations resulting from simple perceptual interactions. David discovered that even fleeting experiences can create long-lasting memory representations that influence subsequent interactions with the environment.

Overall, David Thomson, PhD has a strong background in conducting research, designing experiments, and applying rigorous academic research practices to address real-world challenges.

David Thomson, PhD obtained their Honors Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Psychology from McMaster University in 2006. David then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cognitive Psychology from McMaster University, completing their degree in 2011. In addition to their formal education, David has obtained several certifications in various subjects, including statistical inference, reproducible research, and data analysis, through Coursera Course Certificates.