My research focusses on improving music listening experiences for those with a hearing impairment, strong emotional responses to music, and optimising hearing aids for diverse listening intentions in daily life. I am interested in understanding the psychological processes underlying profound emotional impacts of music, in the context of hearing differences and varied auditory experiences across listeners. 

Scott Bannister has a background in music technology, production and psychology, obtaining a BA in Music Technology in 2014 (Lancaster University), an MA in Applied Psychology of Music in 2015 (University of Leeds), and a PhD in Music Cognition in 2020 (Durham University). He worked as a postdoctoral research fellow for three years on the Cadenza Project (https://cadenzachallenge.org/), before starting a Research Associate post at ManCAD in 2026.

• PhD Music Cognition (Durham University), 2020
• MA Applied Psychology of Music (University of Leeds), 2015
• BA (Hons.) Music Technology (Lancaster University), 2014

• Music perception and hearing impairment
• Hearing aids and listening in daily life
• Music and emotion
• Social cognition and empathy
• Open research
• Metascience