Tim Lomas PhD, MSc

Tim joined the University of East London in 2013 as a lecturer on the MSc in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP). Tim undertook his PhD at the University of Westminster, funded by the Institute of Health and Wellbeing, which he completed in 2012. His research explored the impact of meditation on men’s wellbeing, using a mixed-methods design comprising narrative interviews, cognitive testing, and EEG measurement.

Tim is the lead author on numerous books, including a positive psychology textbook (entitled ‘Applied Positive Psychology), and is also the co-author of ‘Second Wave Positive Psychology,’ and the co-editor of ‘Mindfulness and Positive Psychology’ and ‘The Routledge Handbook of Critical Positive Psychology.’. Tim has also recently received two grants to develop mindfulness-based interventions for specific populations (at-risk youth, and older adults). His latest book, entitled ‘The Positive Power of Negative Emotions,’ will be published by Piatkus in Autumn 2016. Tim’s main research interests are 'second wave' positive psychology, his cross-cultural lexicography, and meditation/Buddhism.