Antony Moss

Antony Moss serves as Pro Vice Chancellor for Education and Student Experience and Professor of Addictive Behaviour Science at London South Bank University (LSBU), where he also holds the position of Deputy Director for PHIRST South Bank, an NIHR-funded research centre. His leadership extends to chairing London Uni Connect, a widening access partnership, and active school governance roles including Chair of Engayne Primary School and governor for SEND institutions.

His academic credentials include a BSc (Hons) in Psychology (2001-2004) and PhD (2005-2008), both completed at LSBU. Career progression shows:

• Postdoctoral Research Fellow, St George's University of London (2007-2009)
• Senior Lecturer in Psychology, LSBU (2009-2013)
• Head of Psychology, LSBU (2013-2015)
• Director of Education and Student Experience, School of Applied Sciences (2015-2021)
• University Director of Education and Student Experience (2021-present)

Moss's research challenges binary addiction frameworks by investigating the spectrum of substance/behavioral harms, particularly in alcohol and gambling contexts. His work prioritizes public health approaches, emphasizing how individuals recognize harms and develop effective support systems. Central to his methodology is integrating lived experience into service design and collaborating with UK local authorities to evaluate real-world interventions, all underpinned by commitments to inclusivity and educational equity.

Analysis of his 50+ publications (2022-2025) reveals three dominant trends: (1) Cognitive mechanisms in addiction (e.g., defensive processing in alcohol consumption), (2) Community-centered harm reduction strategies leveraging lived experience, and (3) Educational equity research addressing attainment gaps. His work bridges theoretical models like biopsychosocial frameworks with practical applications in public health policy and gambling industry regulation.

As Deputy Director of PHIRST South Bank, Moss leads grant-funded evaluations of public health initiatives across UK local authorities. His supervision of 3 research students and leadership in the What Works for LSBU Awarding Gap Project demonstrate commitment to developing emerging scholars and addressing systemic educational disparities through evidence-based interventions.

Moss directs research activities through LSBU's Centre for Addictive Behaviours Research and Health and Wellbeing Research Centre. His PHIRST South Bank leadership coordinates multi-agency teams evaluating local authority interventions, while London Uni Connect mobilizes university-school partnerships across London to expand access for underrepresented students.