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Richard Brown is a Research Fellow at Northumbria University, focusing on the Double Dividend of Safety Project and managing the Urban Futures interdisciplinary theme. He investigates risk perception and health behaviors, collaborating with the Psychology and Communication Technology Lab. His research employs mixed methods to address public health challenges.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology, Northumbria University
- MSc Psychology, Northumbria University
- BA in Philosophy, University of Warwick
- Legal Qualifications: LPC and PGDL (non-practising solicitor)
Research Interests: Health behavior, risk perception, urban sustainability, AI literacy in education, and digital health technologies. His work bridges psychology, public policy, and technology.
Key Contributions: Recent articles explore AI adoption in academia, eating disorder policy, pandemic-era remote healthcare, and the Uncontrollable Mortality Risk Hypothesis. His cybersecurity work emphasizes 'Intensive Cybersecurity Care' for vulnerable systems.
Awards & Fellowships: Held fellowships at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology and the Alan Turing Institute. Active as a Psychology Today writer and advocate for open science practices.
Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students and contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives like Urban Futures. Research has been featured in news outlets and social media platforms.
Labs & Teams: Leads research within the Psychology and Communication Technology Lab and collaborates with cross-disciplinary groups on urban sustainability and public health interventions.
