Jessica Nicosia, Ph.D.

I'm currently a Senior User Studies Researcher at Apple 🍏 passionate about applying quantitative research methods to improve the user experience with a focus on accessibility and inclusion!

I previously worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Dr. Jason Hassenstab's Cognitive Technology Research Laboratory in the Knight Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center in the Department of Neurology at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. 

My research explored: (1) technology adoption in older adults, (2) smartphone-based assessments for detecting Alzheimer disease (AD), and (3) age- and AD-related changes in attentional control, mind-wandering, and memory. 

I graduated with my Ph.D. in 2021 from the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, working with Dr. David Balota. I received my B.A. and M.S. degrees from the University of Michigan in 2016, where I studied with Dr. Cindy Lustig. 

Outside of work, I am a competitive adult figure skater ⛸️  and play the cello!