Phil Reed

Professor Phil Reed is a distinguished academic at Swansea University's School of Psychology, holding a Chair in Psychology. He obtained a D.Phil. from the University of York, followed by a Research Fellowship at the University of Oxford and a Readership in Learning and Behavior at University College London. His expertise spans Learning and Behavior, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Educational Needs, and Psychology and Medicine (e.g., internet addiction, uro-gynecological health). His research evaluates interventions and services through psychological and behavioral lenses.

Education:

• Doctorate (D.Phil.) in Psychology, University of York
• Research Fellowship, University of Oxford
• Readership in Learning and Behavior, University College London

Research Interests:

• Autism spectrum disorder interventions and service evaluation
• Social media addiction and its societal impacts
• Psychological factors in women’s health and physiotherapy compliance
• Cognitive processes in schizotypy and time perception

Recent Research Trends: Prof. Reed’s 2025 articles focus on schizotypy and time perception, cross-country ASD care analysis, and patient nonattendance in healthcare. His work bridges clinical and behavioral science, emphasizing real-world applications.

Awards:

• Italian Presidential Medal for Scientific Contribution (2016)
• KM Stott Award for Doctoral Thesis Excellence (1990)
• Leadership roles in European and international behavior analysis societies

Advising & Grants: Collaborated with NHS, ESRC, Leverhulme Trust, and Tenovus Cancer Care. His team presented women’s health research to the Welsh National Assembly. Active in multidisciplinary teams addressing pelvic floor dysfunction and chronic illness.

Labs/Teams: Leads Swansea University’s behavioral psychology research group, focusing on translational research in mental health and healthcare systems. Engages with policy councils and charities for evidence-based practice.