David Biggs

Dr. David Biggs is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Northampton, affiliated with the Psychology & Sociology department. He is an active member of the Centre for Psychological and Sociological Sciences and the Centre for Sustainable Futures. Additionally, he serves as an External Examiner at Liverpool John Moores University from 2021 to 2026.

Education & Qualifications: Holds a PhD in Employment Agency Workers (2003), supervised by Dr. Swailes. His academic background combines consultancy experience with academic research, focusing on mixed-methods approaches.

Research Interests: David’s work centers on occupational psychology, with a focus on non-traditional employment (e.g., precarious work, consulting), technology integration in workplaces (especially AI), and personality dynamics. He also explores resilience in education and ethical leadership in sustainability reporting.

Advising & Grants: Supervises/examines PhD and DBA students and assesses candidates for the HCPC-registered Qualification in Occupational Psychology. He has led projects using government data and student research, though specific grant details are not detailed here.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary teams through the University’s research centers, emphasizing sustainable futures and psychological applications in sociological contexts.