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Dr. Adam Baimel is a Lecturer in Psychology at Oxford Brookes University, affiliated with the School of Psychology, Social Work and Public Health. His academic background includes a PhD in Social Psychology with a minor in Quantitative Methods, providing him with strong analytical skills to investigate complex psychological phenomena.
Dr. Baimel's research focuses on the cultural evolution of religion, examining the interplay between cognition and culture in shaping religious and supernatural beliefs. His work investigates the psychological consequences of ritual participation and explores the relationship between religion and cooperation. Notably, his recent research has shifted toward understanding how socio-ecological challenges, particularly the climate crisis, influence religious systems and how these systems are adapting to address environmental threats. His research falls at the intersection of psychology, anthropology, and environmental studies, with a strong emphasis on cross-cultural perspectives.
Analysis of Dr. Baimel's publication record reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly interdisciplinary work that bridges religious psychology with environmental concerns. His most recent publications (2023-2025) show a pronounced focus on ecospirituality and the psychological aspects of moral concern for nature. The research demonstrates sophisticated methodological approaches, including cross-cultural investigations across multiple countries and collaborative projects involving numerous international researchers. His work consistently addresses fundamental questions about how religious beliefs form, evolve, and influence human behavior in relation to environmental challenges.
Dr. Baimel is actively involved in significant research projects, including The greening of religions and Objects of Spiritual Yearning in the Spiritual but not Religious (funded by the John Templeton Foundation with £343,383). He contributes to the Applied Social and Cultural Psychology research group at Oxford Brookes University, where he collaborates with colleagues on projects examining the psychological dimensions of social and cultural phenomena.
At the teaching level, Dr. Baimel contributes to both undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Psychology, teaching modules including Data Analysis and Statistics for Psychology, Applying Social Psychology to Global Challenges, and Conceptual Issues and Critical Debates in Psychology. His teaching appears to integrate his research expertise, particularly in the areas of quantitative methods and the application of social psychology to contemporary global issues.
