About
Dr. Lee Copping is a Professor and Head of Department (Psychology) at Teesside University's Institute for Collective Place Leadership. He holds a BSc in Applied Psychology from Durham University (2006), an MA in Research Methods (Developmental Psychology), and a PhD in Psychology under Prof. Anne Campbell. His research focuses on Evolutionary Psychology, particularly adaptive strategies in response to ecological conditions, and educational equity. He teaches modules including Psychopathologies, Research Methods, and Applied Quantitative Research.
Education:
- BSc Applied Psychology, Durham University (2006)
- MA Research Methods (Developmental Psychology)
- PhD Psychology, Durham University
Research Interests: Evolutionary Psychology, Human Life History Strategies, Sex Differences in Cognition, Assessment Design, Social Mobility in Education, Conspiratorial Thinking, and Learning Theories. His work spans cross-cultural studies, psychometrics, and educational policy.
Recent Research Trends: Recent articles address global partner preference dynamics, healthcare outcome measures for learning disabilities, organ donation legislation impacts, and cross-linguistic numerical learning patterns. Collaborations span multiple countries and disciplines.
Grants/Projects: Co-Investigator in a 2021-2021 systematic review on psychological interventions for Persistent Physical Symptoms. Active in interdisciplinary research networks.
Labs/Teams: Leads psychology education initiatives and contributes to Teesside's research clusters in applied psychology and social sciences.
