Usman Afzali, PhD (Psyc), MD

Lecturer in Science of Religion



Contact

Curriculum vitae



+64 3 479 3044


Religion Programme

University of Otago

85 Albany Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin, 9016 New Zealand




Usman Afzali, PhD (Psyc), MD

Lecturer in Science of Religion



+64 3 479 3044


Religion Programme

University of Otago

85 Albany Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin, 9016 New Zealand



Research


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A national longitudinal study of Muslim diversity and flourishing


2023 - Present. In this study, we are collecting data from 2000 Muslims in New Zealand three years in a row to discover predictors of flourishing and wellbeing.


Controlling Unwanted Memories: A MultisiteRegistered Replication of the Think/No-Think Effect


2022 - Present. This study is being conducted with an international team to replicate the Think/No-Think effect


Micronutrients and Mental Health Post-Christchurch Shootings


2019 - 2020. Worked as co-PI with Te Puna Toiora in a community intervention to help Muslims of Christchurch with micronutrients after 15 March terrorist attacks.


The New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study


2019 - Present. Work with the NZAVS research team focusing on social and cultural aspects of Muslim lives in New Zealand.


The Think/No-Think Paradigm


2019 - Present. Replication of the Think/No-Think effect. Various projects including my PhD and student research.


Forensic Brainwave Analysis


2018 - 2023. Replication of Brain Fingerprinting and examining its robustness to countermeasures.


Research Students


2021 - Present

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