Mohammed Malik

Dr. Mohammed Malik is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Nottingham Trent University's School of Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in Psychology from Manchester Metropolitan University (2018), with prior qualifications from the University of Bradford (BSc Psychology, 2011; MSc Research Methods, 2014).

• Education: BSc Psychology (Bradford, 2011), MSc Research Methods (Bradford, 2014), PhD Psychology (Manchester Metropolitan, 2018)

His research focuses on community mental health, well-being, and positive health psychology, particularly through the lens of body image across life stages. His doctoral work examined male body image development, while current research explores community-based mental health interventions.

Publications demonstrate expertise in qualitative methods, mental health research, and interdisciplinary approaches combining psychology with health sciences. Recent work includes analysis of narrative identity in depersonalization disorders and psychological impacts of bariatric surgery.

• External Roles: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Lead, British Psychological Society (2020-present)
• Teaching: Undergraduate/postgraduate research methods, developmental psychology, health psychology, and innovative Fashion Psychology module development