Andy Smith

Professor Andy Smith is a faculty member at Cardiff University's School of Psychology, specializing in Occupational and Health Psychology. His research focuses on well-being, examining non-auditory effects of noise, stress, fatigue, health behaviors (nutrition/caffeine), and psychosocial factors in minor illnesses like colds/influenza.

His work spans multiple domains including cognitive performance under stress, mental health correlates of neurodevelopmental traits in students, and interventions (e.g., music in workplaces). Research integrates laboratory experiments, cross-sectional surveys, and systematic reviews.

Recent publications (2025) show strong emphasis on:

• Well-being determinants in educational settings
• ADHD/autism interactions with mental health
• Occupational stressors and cognitive outcomes
• Behavioral interventions for performance enhancement

Honors include professional fellowships: Fellow of the British Psychological Society (FBPsP), Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol), and Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine (FRSM).