Harry Farmer

Dr. Harry Farmer is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Greenwich, affiliated with the School of Human Sciences within the Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences since 2021. His academic journey includes a BSc in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Bristol, an MSc in Psychological Research from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in Psychology from Royal Holloway, University of London (completed in 2014). Prior to his current role, Farmer held research positions at UCL's Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience (2014–2018) and the University of Bath (2017–2020), focusing on social neuroscience and virtual reality applications.

His research interests center on self-representation and social cognition, employing methodologies such as virtual reality, neuroimaging, computational modeling, and psychophysics. Key roles include leading the Brain and Behaviour module and serving as Admissions Lead for Psychology. His work explores empathy mechanisms, racial bias reduction, pandemic behavioral responses, and the integration of technology in psychological interventions.

Notable publications include studies on VR applications for pain perception, cross-cultural pandemic effects, and the ethical implications of virtual reality in social change. Farmer’s research bridges cognitive neuroscience and social psychology, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human behavior and cognition.

His career spans academic and applied contexts, with past roles including Research and Special Projects Officer at City and Hackney Mind and contributions to projects at partner institutions. Farmer actively engages with public discourse through media platforms and maintains a focus on translational research with societal impact.