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Ben Newell is Professor of Behavioural Science at the School of Psychology, University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), and Director of the UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response (ICRR). His interdisciplinary work bridges psychology, climate science, economics, and governance to address climate risks. He serves on advisory panels including the Australian Government's Behavioural Economics Team (BETA) and the National Health and Climate Strategy advisory group.
His research examines cognitive foundations of judgment and decision-making across environmental, medical, financial, and forensic contexts, with emphasis on:
- Perception and management of uncertainty and risk
- Psychological dimensions of climate change responses
- Behavioural interventions for sustainability and health
- Neurocognitive and computational models of choice
Publication analysis reveals strong focus on decision processes in uncertainty, climate risk communication, behavioral interventions, and methodological innovations in cognitive modeling. Recent work increasingly addresses algorithmic decision-making and climate policy applications.
Awards & Recognition:
- Fellow, Psychonomic Society
- Member, Society for Judgment & Decision Making
- Member, Cognitive Science Society
He actively mentors PhD and Master's students in decision science and climate psychology. As ICRR Director, he leads interdisciplinary teams developing behavioral strategies for climate adaptation. His research has influenced government policy frameworks and public health initiatives.
