Professor Mark Wilson

I am a professor in psychology, with an applied and theoretical interest in understanding the cognitive and emotional processes that underpin skill acquisition and performance under pressure. I have published over 170 research articles on these topics; supervised 20 PhD students to completion; attracted funding from a variety of sources across UKRI, industry, charities; and work as an applied psychologist in elite sport. I joined Sport and Health Sciences in 2006, was promoted to chair in 2017 and was director of research (2018-2020) and head of department (2020-2022). I am currently head of department for Public Health and Sports Sciences, one of three departments in the Medical School.