Glenn Hitchman

Glenn Hitchman is a Professor and Head of Psychology at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, within the School of Social Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Northampton and has held roles at institutions including the University of Surrey, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (China), and Royal Holloway International Study Centre. His research focuses on parapsychology, individual differences, and consciousness studies, with a particular interest in extrasensory perception, morphic resonance, and anomalous experiences. He leads the Exceptional Experiences and Consciousness Studies research group and is a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society and member of the Parapsychological Association.

Education: BSc (First Class) in Economics (University of Surrey), MSc in Psychology (University of Hertfordshire), PhD in Psychology (University of Northampton).

Research Interests: Trait models of personality, dark triad, creativity, latent inhibition, paranormal beliefs, and experimental studies on psi phenomena. His work often intersects neuroscience and social psychology, with a focus on cultural and individual differences in anomalous experiences.

Scientific Contributions: Over 60 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on mediumship development, sensory isolation effects on psi, and meta-analyses of ESP performance. His work bridges empirical psychology with parapsychological inquiry.

Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2020).

Labs/Teams: Formerly led the Exceptional Experiences and Consciousness Studies group at the University of Northampton’s Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences. Currently oversees psychology programs at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.