HELLO, I'M
Nadine Charanek
PhD Cognitive Science, Researcher and University Instructor
Nadine Charanek
PhD Candidate
Cognitive Science
Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
About
MY BACKGROUND
I’m a data-driven cognitive scientist and Defence Scientist in Canada’s public service. I bring a proven record across industry, academia, and education—designing and running Bayesian models, structural equation modelling, and complex survey analyses on small to large datasets in R and SPSS. At the Department of National Defence, I support the Canadian Armed Forces’ psychological well-being, operational readiness, and leadership effectiveness, and I routinely brief senior leaders, including commanders and generals. I’ve presented at 10+ conferences (e.g., Psychonomics, CSBBCS) and authored DND reports alongside peer-reviewed publications.
Career Goals
To be a major contributor to military well-being and human factors research within the Canadian government's various fields including defence, security, policy, and healthcare.
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
2021-2026
Carleton University – Ottawa, ON; Class of 2026
PhD Cognitive Science
GPA: 12.00/12.00
2018-2019
Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
MA Applied Linguistics and TESOL
First Class Honours 1:1
2012-2015
Lebanese International University, Lebanon, Class of 2015
Distinction and Dean's Honorary Recipient
GPA: 3.87/4.00
Certificates
Certificate in University Teaching, Carleton University (2025)
Certificate in Teaching Assistant Skills, Carleton University (2021)
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, Cambridge University Examinations (2016)
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
2023-present
Department of National Defense, Canada, Research Assistant
2023-2024
National Research Council of Canada, Research Assistant
2021-present
Carleton University, Research Assistant, Linguistic Neurodiversity Lab
2021-2022
Carleton University, Research Assistant, Cognition and Neuroscience of Aging Lab
2021-2022/2023-2025
Carleton University, Instructor (Mysteries of the Mind, Intro to Cognitive Neuroscience)
2019-2021
Nibras International School, Dubai, EAL and Special Education Teacher
2016-2018
Nibras International School, Dubai, Classroom Teacher
Skills & Languages
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Data Analysis
Bayesian Modelling, SEM, Regression, LMES, Multivariate, Factor Analysis, MVPA, Time-Series
Programming
R-Studio, Python, MATLAB, SPSS + Experimental Softwares (Psychopy, E-Prime, Experiment Builder)
Neuroimaging
fNIRS, EEG + softwares (Satori, Homer, FSL, MrTrix)
Microsoft Office
PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Publisher, Teams
Educational Tools
Qualtrics, NearPod, Pear Deck, Google Classroom, Classroom Monitor, Atlas Rubicon
Research Tools
Chat-GPT, Zotero, Mendeley, Elicit, Lateral, LitMaps, Paper Digest, Connected Papers, BaseCamp, Notion, Gantt, Slack
Training
Certificate in University Teaching, Certificate in Teaching Assistant Skills, Special Education Training, Curriculum Design, Educational Policy, Standardized Testing
English
Native Fluency
Arabic
Native Fluency
French
Low Intermediate French
Awards
WHERE I SHINE
Undergraduate Dean's Honorary Award Recipient (3 years), LIU
First Class Honours 1:1, Lancaster University, UK
PD McCormack Fund, Carleton University
Hamlin Graduate Award, Carleton University
International PhD Student of the Year Award, Findaphd.com
Interests
OUT OF OFFICE
Painting
Fashion Design
Travel
Classical Music
Cooking
Guitar PLaying
Singing
Stand-Up Comedy