Andrew Baird

Andrew Baird serves as a Senior Lecturer in Psychology within the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care, focusing on experimental pain research with interdisciplinary applications in sports, anesthesia, and rehabilitation medicine.

His primary research investigates pain tolerance mechanisms, particularly how exposure to contact sports modulates pain perception and motor performance during experimental pain. Additional work explores ergonomic interventions for healthcare professionals, pain belief systems in chronic low back pain patients, and rehabilitation program efficacy. Key methodologies include longitudinal studies, experimental pain paradigms, and ergonomic assessments.

Publication trends reveal consistent specialization in pain psychology since 2008, with recent work emphasizing cognitive load reduction in medical settings and sports-related pain adaptation. His research demonstrates strong collaboration with medical professionals across anesthesia, dentistry, and physiotherapy fields.

No information is available regarding student supervision, research grants, or laboratory facilities.