Kevin Vowles

Kevin E. Vowles is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at Queen's University Belfast (QUB), affiliated with the School of Psychology. He holds a joint role with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, co-founding the Belfast Centre for Pain Rehabilitation. His work bridges clinical practice and academic research in chronic pain management, particularly through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

• University: Queen's University Belfast
• Affiliations: Belfast Centre for Pain Rehabilitation, Complex Pain Service (Children’s Health Ireland)

Research focuses on ACT implementation, opioid use in chronic pain, and interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation. He has secured grants from NIH, UKRI, and European Parliament, influencing international policy through evidence-based guidelines. His work is cited across 49 government policies and has been featured in media outlets like the New York Times and NPR.

Awards include the B.F. Skinner Lecturer (2019) and the UK Health Integration Award (2013). He serves on editorial boards for pain journals and chairs the Better Days community pain support program. Over 120 peer-reviewed articles and an h-index of 34 reflect his prolific output.