Dr. Weston Baxter

Associate Professor

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Biography

Weston Baxter is an Associate Professor at the Dyson School of Design Engineering, where he directs the Interaction Foundry, an interdisciplinary research group focused on the intersection of behavioral science and design. His work aims to understand behavioral design practices and develop novel tools and methods to support it. He collaborates closely with organizations globally to develop insights into human behavior and create impactful interventions. Baxter is also a core staff member of the Innovation Design Engineering program run jointly with the Royal College of Art. His research primarily addresses user experience design and behavior change, emphasizing the development of new design theories and methodologies. His current research topics at the Foundry include Behavioral Change, Human Connectivity, Psychological Ownership, Contaminated Interaction, and Ritual Design. Additionally, he conducts professional training courses and consulting projects to help organizations navigate behavioral challenges.

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Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Imperial College London • London, ENG, GB

Teaching and researching at the Dyson School of Design Engineering, focusing on behavioral design and innovative interventions.

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.