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Emmanuel M. Pothos is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at City, University of London, within the School of Arts and Social Sciences. He has held prior academic positions as Senior Lecturer at City, Reader at Swansea University, and Lecturer at both the University of Edinburgh and Bangor University, reflecting a sustained and progressive academic career in cognitive psychology.
- PhD in Psychology, University of Oxford (1995–1998)
- BSc in Physics, Imperial College London (1992–1995)
His research primarily focuses on quantum cognition, where he applies the mathematical formalism of quantum theory to model cognitive phenomena such as decision-making, judgment, and similarity perception. He investigates violations of classical probability in human cognition, context effects, and the role of ambiguity and conflict in choices. His interdisciplinary work draws from psychology, physics, and computational modeling.
The recent trend in his publications reveals a strong emphasis on formal modeling of cognitive processes using quantum probability, with applications extending into behavioral health, financial systems, and foundational questions in decision theory. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals across psychology, physics, and interdisciplinary sciences, indicating a broad scholarly impact.
While no formal awards are listed in the provided data, his extensive publication record in top-tier journals and frequent peer-review activities for leading outlets such as Nature, Psychological Review, and PNAS reflect significant academic recognition and service.
Dr. Pothos actively collaborates with researchers internationally and has contributed to theoretical advances in understanding how quantum-like structures can explain human cognitive biases and complexities. Although no direct mention of student supervision is made, his role as a professor and prolific researcher implies involvement in mentoring graduate students and leading research initiatives. He has not indicated any lab or research group name, but his work clearly involves collaborative projects in cognitive modeling and decision science.
