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Professor Mark Levine is a leading figure in social psychology at Lancaster University, affiliated with the Department of Psychology and multiple interdisciplinary research centers including Security Lancaster (Behavioural Science), Cyber Security Research Centre (Psychology), Data Science Institute, and Social Processes. His research lies at the intersection of psychology and technology, focusing on social identity, group dynamics, and prosocial behavior in public and digital environments.
His research interests include bystander intervention, violence prevention, urban resilience, cybersecurity, emergency response, public safety, and the role of technology in shaping human behavior. He employs diverse methodologies such as virtual reality, CCTV analysis, smartphone data collection, and computational text analysis. His work is highly applied, informing policy and practice in policing, emergency services, and community safety.
The trends in his recent publications reflect a strong interdisciplinary focus, combining social psychology with computer science, criminology, and urban studies. His articles frequently analyze real-world behavioral data from public spaces and digital environments, emphasizing the protective role of group identity in emergencies and the feasibility of technological interventions for societal challenges.
Scientific grants and projects he has led include:
- REASON: Resilient Autonomous Socio-cyber-physical agents (£3.3M, EPSRC)
- RBOC Network+: Urban resilience in 2050 (£2.25M, EPSRC)
- Challenging the Bystander Effect via Documentary Film (A$356K, ARC)
- STRETCH: Technology-enhanced support for older adults (£1.3M, EPSRC)
- “Being There”: Humans and Robots in Public Space (£2.4M, EPSRC)
Advising and grants: He supervises 7 postgraduate research students and has secured over £15 million in research funding from EPSRC, ESRC, DSTL, NCSC, Home Office, and international bodies. He advises government departments, police forces, and city councils on public safety and prosocial behavior. His collaborative work extends to creative industries and third-sector organizations like AGE-UK Exeter.
Research groups and collaborations: He is deeply embedded in interdisciplinary networks, contributing to projects involving computer scientists, roboticists, software engineers, and HCI researchers. His affiliations with Security Lancaster and the Data Science Institute reflect his central role in socio-technical research at Lancaster.
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