Prof Richard Wiseman
BSc, PhD
Job title: Prof of the Public Understanding of Psychology
Memberships and Appointments: One of only four British Fellows of The Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal (other fellows include Professor Steven Pinker and John Maddox, past editor of Nature)
I have published over forty papers in academic journals, and gained an international reputation for research into unusual areas of psychology, including deception, luck and the paranormal. A passionate advocate for science, I frequently appear on the media, give public talks and stage performances about my work. I have written The Luck Factor a best selling book exploring the lives and minds of lucky and unlucky people. My latest book, Quirkology, explores the curious science of everyday life, including the psychology of lying, love, and laughter.