Lisa Thomas

Lisa Thomas is an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University's Department of Psychology, specializing in the intersection of psychology and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). She chairs the Psychology Department's Athena Swan team, focusing on promoting gender equality. Her academic journey includes a BA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Sheffield (2004), an MSc in Environmental Psychology from the University of Surrey (2006), and a PhD from Northumbria University (2011), exploring Location-Based Services (LBS) adoption models.

Her research interests span technologies in life transitions, digital identity management, student wellbeing, and qualitative methods. Notable projects include EPSRC-funded initiatives like IMPRINTS and ReelLives, alongside studies on LGBTQ+ visibility in rural areas and digital support for student mothers.

Recent articles highlight her focus on university community wellbeing, maternal digital support, and queer hook-up app dynamics. She co-led a £18,638 project on university staff wellbeing (2023) and supervises PhD student Richard Rawlings. Her work emphasizes technology's role in mediating identity, community, and transition challenges across diverse populations.