Professor Marc Jones

Psychology & Corporate Stress

Professor Marc Jones is a distinguished expert in the field of stress and performance, with a remarkable career that spans multiple disciplines including sport, business, military, medicine, and analogue space missions. He currently holds a Chair at Manchester Metropolitan University, where his research focuses on understanding the impact of stress on health, wellbeing, and performance from a biological, psychological, and social perspective.

As part of his research Professor Jones has conducted studies with the European Space Agency, contributing to vital research in human analogue missions that prepare astronauts for deep-space exploration. His work with these missions helps to replicate the conditions of space travel on Earth, providing valuable insights into the effects of long-term space missions on human health and performance.

In addition to his academic endeavours, Professor Jones has advised blue-chip companies, providing expertise on stress management and performance enhancement. His insights have been instrumental in optimizing leader-follower interactions and behavior change within organizations. Moreover, he has worked closely with Premier League clubs, enhancing the mental resilience and performance of elite athletes.

With over 100 publications, Marc has shared his insights through keynote and invited talks at prestigious academic conferences and public addresses including appearing at the Cheltenham Science Festival and the British Science Festival. 

Professor Marc Jones is a distinguished expert in the field of stress and performance, with a remarkable career that spans multiple disciplines including sport, business, military, medicine, and analogue space missions. He currently holds a Chair  at Manchester Metropolitan University, where his research focuses on understanding the impact of stress on health, wellbeing, and performance from a biological, psychological, and social perspective.

As part of his research Professor Jones has conducted studies with the European Space Agency, contributing to vital research in human analogue missions that prepare astronauts for deep-space exploration. His work with these missions helps to replicate the conditions of space travel on Earth, providing valuable insights into the effects of long-term space missions on human health and performance.

In addition to his academic endeavours, Professor Jones has advised blue-chip companies, providing expertise on stress management and performance enhancement. His insights have been instrumental in optimizing leader-follower interactions and behavior change within organizations. Moreover, he has worked closely with Premier League clubs, enhancing the mental resilience and performance of elite athletes.

With over 100 publications, Marc has shared his insights through keynote and invited talks at prestigious academic conferences and public addresses including appearing at the Cheltenham Science Festival and the British Science Festival. 

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