About
David Ellis is a Professor of Behavioural Science at the University of Bath's School of Management, with affiliations to the Applied Digital Behaviour Lab, Centre for Healthcare Innovation and Improvement, Centre for Business, Organisations and Society (CBOS), and Institute for Digital Security and Behaviour (IDSB). His interdisciplinary research bridges psychology and data science, focusing on digital technologies' impact on human behavior and healthcare systems.
Ellis earned a PhD in Psychology (2013), MSc in Psychology (2009), and MA in Psychology (2008) from the University of Glasgow. His work addresses health inequality, digital ethics, and open research practices, influencing NICE guidelines and UK government reports.
Recent publications highlight his leadership in computational reproducibility and digital behavioral interventions, including tools like Optimeet for attendance optimization and frameworks for ethical data exploration (DECIDE). His research spans healthcare planning, cybersecurity, and social data science, with over 85 peer-reviewed articles.
Scientific awards include:
- Royal College of General Practitioners – Research Paper of the Year (2020)
- Dean's Award for Research Communication and Translation (2021)
- Stanford-Elsevier Top-Cited Scientist (2022)
- Doctoral Recognition Award (2023)
Ellis supervises doctoral students and leads EPSRC-funded projects like Co-designing Technological Solutions for Loneliness and Digital Health Hub Pilots. He chairs the Social Sciences Research Ethics Committee and contributes to UKRI and Wellcome-funded initiatives.
