John Harrison

Professor John Harrison is an expert psychologist with a special interest in cognition whose principal professional interest is in helping people understand, maintain, and enhance their cognitive skills.

Professor Harrison is Principal Consultant at Metis Cognition, a psychology practice established to advise with the selection and successful integration of cognitive testing into therapeutic development programs. He is also an Associate Professor with the AUmc Alzheimer Center and Visiting Professor at King’s College London. Professor Harrison holds Chartered Psychologist status and has authored/co-authored more than 80 books and scientific articles, including a popular neuroscience book ‘Synaesthesia: The Strangest Thing’.

After acquiring a first-class honours degree in psychology Professor Harrison earned his first PhD from the University of London science faculty. He has held research posts at various UK institutions, including Charing Cross & Westminster Medical School, Imperial College London and the University of Cambridge.