Bonamy R Oliver

Professor Bonamy R Oliver is a Professor of Developmental and Family Psychology at University College London (UCL)'s Department of Psychology and Human Development, within the IOE - Faculty of Education and Society. He previously held roles at Goldsmiths, University of London, the University of Sussex, and King's College London. His research focuses on children's mental health, parent-child relationships, and behavioral genetics, emphasizing interventions to improve family dynamics and child wellbeing.

Research Interests:

• Children's emotional and behavioral development
• Genetic and environmental influences on mental health
• Family processes and parenting programs
• Mindful parenting and resilience

Professional Roles:

• Chair of IOE’s Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education Network
• Founder and Director of UCL's NurtureLab
• Scientific Advisor for the Accessible Genetics Consortium

Awards:

• 2023 ACAMH Impact Award for child mental health research

Key Contributions: Developed the ESO tool for online parent-child observations, widely used globally. Collaborates with NICE on guidelines and policy. Committed to bridging academic and clinical practice.