Mark Horne

Mark Horne is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Richmond, part of the Department of Social Sciences & Humanities. Prior to this, he served as a Methodology Teaching Coordinator at the University of Edinburgh from 2014 before taking a 6-month break in 2015 to work as a statistician in the Civil Service. He joined Richmond in January 2016 as an Assistant Professor and has since held roles such as Psychology Department Research Centre Coordinator, organizing Research Assistants and collaborating with the Lab Manager to advance departmental research goals. He is also a member of the University Ethics Committee and Academic Appeals Committee.

Dr. Horne holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Edinburgh (Royal Society-funded), an MSc in Psychiatric Research from King’s College London, and an MA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of St Andrews.

His research focuses on two primary areas: examining changes in short-term memory and personality with age, and investigating factors influencing high-level triathlon performance. These streams reflect his expertise in cognitive aging and applied sports psychology.

As an educator, he teaches courses in Research Methods, Cognitive Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology, Personality, Biological Basis of Behavior, and Health Psychology, demonstrating his interdisciplinary academic contributions.

While specific articles are not detailed in the provided text, his work emphasizes methodological rigor and practical applications in both clinical and athletic contexts. His coordination of research initiatives and committee memberships highlight his active role in institutional governance and academic advancement.