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Dr Michael Smith completed his PhD in Psychology at the University of Western Australia in 2009, before undertaking postdoctoral work at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research and Curtin University in Perth, Australia. Michael then joined the Department of Psychology at Northumbria University in 2010. He is currently the Head of Research and Knowledge Exchange for the Department of Psychology. Michael leads undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Health Psychology, and contributes to research supervision of undergraduate, Masters and PhD students.

 

Michael’s current research programmes are investigating the psycho(bio)logical causes and consequences of stress. He has further expertise in developing and evaluating simple techniques for alleviating stress and promoting wellbeing, such as expressive writing. Further, Michael has an interest in behaviour change, and is currently using models of behaviour change to investigate the processes which promote engagement with a variety of behaviours, including i) use of stress reduction techniques and ii) sustainable energy behaviours.

Research interests

Stress

Wellbeing

Behaviour Change

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy

Education/Academic qualification

Psychology (Biology), PhD, University of Western Australia

1 Mar 20069 Sept 2009

Award Date: 25 Mar 2010

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