Dr. James Bartlett’s PhD was on the neurocognitive mechanisms associated with nicotine dependence in daily and non-daily smokers. At Arden University, James leads undergraduate and postgraduate modules on research methods. James specialises in quantitative research methods with experience in statistical programming (R and Python) and psychophysiology (EEG). His research focuses on addictive behaviour, in addition to other projects on the psychology of religion and prosocial behaviour.

Dr. Matthew Hall is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has taught a number of different modules on both BSc and MSc psychology programmes at Arden University, as well as several other higher education institutions. As an interdisciplinary scholar, Matthew has worked on many public, private and non-profit research projects. 

Dr. Sophie Ward is the Deputy Head of School for Psychology at Arden University and acting Programme Lead for the MSc Psychology conversion course. Sophie is a Chartered Psychologist and has been working in Higher Education for over 8 years, both in professional services and academia. Her main area of interest is Occupational Psychology, with her most recent research exploring the sources of and reactions to work frustration, testing multiple models using mixed methodology. 

Harriet is a law academic and former associate head with a focus on access to justice, mediation, and practical legal training. She is an RICS accredited mediator who is hoping to start a PhD on international mediation and access to justice. Harriet graduated from the University of Hull with a LLB Law (Hons) degree and later went on to achieve a Bar Professional Training Course. Harriet was called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn in 2012 and continues to be very actively involved with the legal profession.

Dr Kimberley Marsh founded Arden’s Criminology and Social Science Research Group and is the coordinator for guest speakers within the department. She has taught on several different modules in Criminology at Arden University and The University of Manchester. In addition, she has carried out government-funded research, looking into improving the life chances of looked after children and care leavers in the UK. Kimberley's research interests focus on attachment, parenting styles, and behavioural responses. 

Dr. Rajeswari Matam has taught a number of different modules on both BSc and MSc Computing programmes at Arden University, as well as at several other higher education institutions. As an interdisciplinary scholar, Rajeswari has worked on many public, private and non-profit research projects. She actively publishes, and her research publications have focused on data security, biomedical signal processing, time-series prediction, population studies, and data analytics.

Joan Mtisunge Gunde has more than 4 years of experience in delivering healthcare management at the 4/5/6 levels. Teaching and education have played a major role in Joan’s life, beginning as early as being selected as the school prefect in secondary school. Joan comes from a long line of teachers and lecturers, with her grandfather, three aunties, brother, and two cousins all teaching. Joan loves working with people hence she obtained Master of Science in Sexual Health and Public Health at Oxford Brookes University where she is completing her Postgraduate Certificate (PGTCHE).