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UK Armed Forces Research

Research Community

The Research Community provides a searchable directory of UK research experts and research centres engaging with and studying the UK Armed Forces community. Each profile includes details of their specific areas of focus and expertise to help you with your search. The purpose of the Research Community is to enable people to identify experts in the field, support connection and collaboration, and help you identify experts you may want to seek consultation with or advice from. If you would like your information added to this page, please email team@centreforevidence.org.

Dr Robert Allen

Shrivenham, United Kingdom

Dr Robert Allen is an Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Neurodiversity. 
He came to academia in 2013 after 24 years working in the UK Ministry of Defence. Dr Allen has a PhD in the field of Organisational Behaviour and an MSc in Procurement. He also holds a qualification in anxiety and phobia counselling, a PG Diploma in Neurophysiology, and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He is academic lead for neurodiversity at Cranfield University and chairs the neurodiversity community. He is Director for the Cranfield University Defence and Security Leadership MSc programme. His research interests centre on OB and neurodiversity, the nature of expertise and mental health/welfare.

Affiliation

  • Centre for Defence Management and Leadership, Cranfield University