Nicholas Le Boutillier

Nicholas Le Boutillier is an Associate Professor in Psychology at Middlesex University. His research focuses on creativity, mental imagery, and subclinical psychopathology, with a particular emphasis on schizotypy, psychoticism, and hypomania. He also investigates intersections between psychology and criminology, especially regarding alcohol use and crime, and develops interventions for substance misuse offending.

• Education: PhD in Psychology (1999), Middlesex University

His work connects creative cognition with personality traits and mental processes, utilizing experimental methods like Pavio’s Mental Clock Task. Recent publications highlight individual differences in imagery control and its implications for creativity assessment. Though no explicit awards are listed, his contributions span academic research, forensic psychology, and public health policy.