Nick Chater

Professor Nick Chater serves as Professor of Behavioural Science within the Behavioural Sciences Group at Warwick Business School (WBS), University of Warwick. His academic profile spans cognitive science, behavioral economics, and decision-making psychology, with significant contributions to understanding the fundamental mechanisms of human thought and behavior.

Chater's research interests encompass cognitive science, behavioral economics, and the psychology of decision-making. He has pioneered work challenging traditional views of deep, unconscious mental processes, most notably through his influential 2018 book "The Mind is Flat: The Remarkable Shallowness of the Improvising Brain." His research program investigates how people process information, make decisions under uncertainty, and develop language and social coordination mechanisms. Key themes include the role of noise in cognition, Bayesian approaches to modeling human thought, and the application of behavioral insights to public policy design.

Chater's extensive publication record reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary integration of computational modeling with empirical research. His recent work demonstrates consistent engagement with cutting-edge developments across cognitive science, particularly in Bayesian cognitive modeling and behavioral public policy. The S-Frame agenda for behavioral public policy research represents a systematic approach to translating behavioral insights into policy design. His collaborative network spans psychology, economics, linguistics, and artificial intelligence, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of modern cognitive science.

As an educator, Chater teaches "Behavioural Sciences for the Manager" for Executive MBA programs and "Judgement and Decision Making" for various MSc programs at Warwick Business School. His teaching focuses on applying behavioral science principles to business contexts, helping students understand how cognitive biases and heuristics influence managerial decision-making. His work on coordination in dynamic interactions and moral cognition provides valuable insights for understanding organizational behavior and team dynamics.