Prof. Dr. Andrew Lane | Emotion Regulation | Best Researcher Award

Professor at University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Professor Andy Lane is an internationally recognized scholar in sport and exercise psychology, renowned for his interdisciplinary research and editorial leadership. Currently serving at the University of Wolverhampton’s School of Health and Well-being, he has held a variety of leadership roles including Professor, Associate Dean for Research, and Head of School. With over three decades in academia and applied sport psychology, he has developed a profound influence on both research and practice in emotional regulation, performance psychology, and athlete well-being. He is a Chartered Psychologist, Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist, and a Fellow of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). His research contributions have been widely published and cited, with over 15,000 citations and an h-index of 63.

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Education

Professor Lane holds a PhD in Sport Psychology (1998) and an MSc in Sports Sciences (1994), both awarded by Brunel University. His academic journey began with a BA (Hons) in Sports Studies and History from the West London Institute of Higher Education. He also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Physical Education in 1992. These qualifications laid the foundation for a prolific academic and applied career in sport and exercise psychology, integrating educational principles with psychological insight.

Experience

Professor Lane’s academic and professional career spans over 30 years. He began as a lecturer at Brunel University before transitioning to the University of Wolverhampton, where he progressed from Senior Lecturer to Professor and later held leadership roles such as Associate Dean for Research and Head of School. His applied experience includes a tenure as Acting National Lead for Psychology at the English Institute of Sport. He has served on scientific and editorial boards across multiple prestigious journals, shaping contemporary discourse in sport psychology and contributing to the development of practice standards through his work with BASES and the British Psychological Society.

Research Interest

Lane’s research is centered around emotion regulation, mental skills training, performance psychology, and athlete well-being. He is particularly interested in how psychological strategies can improve performance in high-pressure environments. His interdisciplinary approach includes collaborations in public health, sport science, and educational psychology. Current projects focus on coping mechanisms for fatigue during intense exercise and the role of combat sports in emotional self-regulation. Additionally, he contributes to expert consensus statements and editorial initiatives aimed at advancing scientific communication in sport and exercise psychology.

Awards

Professor Lane is a Fellow of BASES and has been continuously accredited since 2001. His recognition includes long-term roles on scientific advisory boards and editorial committees. He has also served as an assessor for British Psychological Society accreditation and as a member of the Economic and Social Research Council review college. These honors reflect his influence on policy, academic rigor, and professional development within the field.

Publications

Professor Lane has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes. Here are seven notable publications:

1. Lane, A. M., & Kreider, R. B. (2025). Breaking Barriers in Interdisciplinary Research: The Case for a Unified Approach in Sports Science and Public Health. Sports, 13(3), 82. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports13030082 — Cited by 3 articles.

2. Lane, A. M. (2025). CALM: Cultivating Awareness, Learning, and Mastery to reduce anger and violence through combat sports. Youth, 5(2), 45. https://doi.org/10.3390/youth5020045 — Cited by 1 article.

3. Barker, L., Ruiz, M. C., Nevill, A., Cloak, R., Lane. A. M., & Devonport, T. J. (2024). Dietary restraint and emotional eating among elite/international combat sport athletes. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 23(2), 323–340. https://doi.org/10.1080/1612197X.2024.2308884 — Cited by 7 articles.

4. Terry, P.C., Parsons-Smith, R.L., Vlachopoulos, S. P., & Lane. A. M. (2024). Mood Profile Clusters among Greek Exercise Participants and Inactive Adults. Sci, 6(2), 18. https://doi.org/10.3390/sci6020018 — Cited by 5 articles.

5. Lane, A.M., Devonport, T. J., Friesen, A. P., & Stanley, D. (2020). Regulating own and teammates’ emotions prior to competition. Movement & Sport Sciences – Science & Motricité, 105, 5–15. https://doi.org/10.1051/sm/2019014 — Cited by 12 articles.

6. Lochbaum, M., Sherburn, M., Sisneros, C., Cooper, S., Lane, A.M., & Terry, P. C. (2022). Revisiting the Self-Confidence and Sport Performance Relationship: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(11), 6381. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19116381 — Cited by 24 articles.

7. Lane, A.M., Terry, P.C., Friesen, A.P., Devonport, T. J., & Totterdell, P. (2017). A Test and Extension of Lane and Terry’s Conceptual Model of Mood-Performance Relationships. Frontiers in Psychology, 8, 470. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00470 — Cited by 98 articles.

Conclusion

Professor Andy Lane stands out as a thought leader in sport and exercise psychology, with deep commitments to research, education, and applied practice. His interdisciplinary work and leadership have significantly influenced how emotion and mental skills are understood and applied in athletic and health settings. With extensive publication, numerous collaborations, and high citation impact, he continues to shape both academic discourse and professional standards in his field.