Nicolas Fay

Nicolas Fay is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia (UWA), affiliated with the School of Psychological Science. He holds academic qualifications including a BSc from the University of Stirling and a PhD from the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on cognitive psychology, social psychology, and communication studies, particularly in areas like misinformation mitigation, AI ethics, and symbolic communication evolution.

Education: BSc (Stirling University), PhD (Glasgow University).

Research Interests: Fay's work explores the intersection of technology and human behavior, including the impact of artificial intelligence on social perception, the evolution of symbolic communication systems, and strategies to combat misinformation. His studies often involve experimental simulations, cultural transmission models, and behavioral interventions in social media contexts.

Grant Projects: He leads major research initiatives such as 'Developing Efficient Interventions to Combat Information Warfare' (2024–2026), investigating scalable solutions for disinformation. His project 'The Role of Large Language Models in Mitigating Disinformation' (2024–2025) examines AI’s dual potential as both a tool and a threat in information ecosystems.

Advising & Grants: Fay has supervised 10 students and secured significant funding from institutions like the ARC Australian Research Council and UWA. His work emphasizes practical applications of psychological principles to real-world challenges like social media governance and historical myth analysis.