Dr Daniel Gaffiero is a Chartered Psychologist, Lecturer in Health Psychology at the University of Derby, and Psychology Tutor for the University of Essex Online. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, reflecting his strong commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Dr Gaffiero teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, specialising in health promotion, behaviour change, cognitive psychology, and research methods. He also supervises undergraduate, MSc, and doctoral students, supporting their growth as independent researchers. His teaching philosophy centres on viewing students as equals, embracing a two-way learning process where he can learn as much from his students as they do from him. He places students at the heart of his practice, striving to create meaningful opportunities for growth, critical thinking, and the development of applied skills.
British Psychological Society - Chartered Psychologist
Higher Education Academy - Fellow
Midlands Health Psychology Network (MHPN) - Vice Chair & Treasurer
Advanced Pain Discovery Platform - Member
Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Level 7 Academic Professional Apprenticeship (APA)
Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Academic Practice and Leadership
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - "Exploring Cognitive Biases in Pain: Investigating Attention, Interpretation and Memory Biases"
MSc in Health Psychology - Distinction
BSc (Hons) Psychology - First Class
12/06/2025
06/01/2022
14/02/2025
18/01/2025
23/01/2025
12/09/2024
17/09/2024
The British Psychological Society. "Cognitive & Developmental Psychology Section Joint Conference" - 2019
East Midlands Doctoral Network. "Three Minute Thesis Competition" - 2021
British Pain Society. "56th Annual Scientific Meeting" - 2023
University of Derby. "Early Career Researcher Conference" - 2024
Midlands Health Psychology Network - "Health Psychology: Optimal health for all" - 2024
Midlands Health Psychology Network - "Building the Future of Health Psychology" - 2025
Chronic Pain
Public Health
Health Promotion
Behaviour Change
Health Psychology
University of Derby - Postgraduate Research Supervisor of The Year (2025)
University of Derby - Personal Academic Tutor of The Year (2024)
3MT - University of Derby - Overall Winner (2021)
3MT - University of Derby - Health, Psychology & Social Care Winner (2021)
University of Derby - MSc Exceptional Engagement Award (2018)
Undergraduate Awards - Highly Commended (2018)
University of Derby - Award for Undergraduate Psychology (2017)
British Psychological Society - Undergraduate Award (2017)
Undergraduate Awards - Highly Commended (2017)
University of Derby - Dean's Award for Academic Excellence (2016)