Ryan Lumber

Ryan Lumber is a Lecturer in Psychology (Online) at the University of Derby's College of Health, Psychology and Social Care. His research focuses on nature connectedness, conservation behavior, and environmental psychology. He completed his PhD in 2016 with a thesis titled Contact, Emotion, Meaning, Compassion, and Beauty as Pathways to Nature Connectedness.

Key research themes include mechanisms linking nature engagement to wellbeing, practical applications of biophilic design, and societal-scale conservation strategies. His work intersects addiction recovery, forest school education, and child development. Over 3,340 views of his research outputs and 1,183 downloads reflect significant academic impact.

Notable contributions include the Nature Connections 2016 conference report and co-authorship on influential papers like Applying the pathways to nature connectedness at a societal scale. His publications span journals in ecology, psychology, and environmental education, with interdisciplinary focus on both theoretical frameworks and practical interventions.