Mark Bahr

Dr. Mark Bahr is an Assistant Professor at the Bond University Faculty of Society & Design. He has been a member of the Australian Aviation Psychology Association and served as Chair of the Bond University Human Research Ethics Committee.

• Education: PhD in Psychology from the University of Queensland (1997)
• Teaching Expertise: Cognitive psychology, research methodology, and statistical analysis since 1989
• Professional Experience: University of Queensland, Griffith University, and Bond University

Dr. Bahr’s research spans lifespan developmental psychology, with a focus on age-related cognitive decline. His recent work examines conspiracy belief systems, cross-cultural psychological differences, and impulsivity in aging populations.

His peer-reviewed publications highlight trends in cognitive aging, conspiracy theory diffusion, and cultural psychology. He reviews for journals such as BMJ: Open and Aviation Psychology and Human Factors.

Academic Contributions:

• Supervised 7 higher degree research projects
• Active reviewer for multiple journals
• Key involvement in educational reform projects like the New Basics Trial