David John Messer, Emeritus Professor, The Open University UK. Degrees: Psychology B.Sc. 2i University of Reading 1973; Ph.D. University of Strathclyde, 1978. Head of Department, University of Hertfordshire and Open University; Research Leader at University of Hertfordshire, London South Bank University and Open University. Long standing interest in cognition and communication, as well as the use of educational technology and disability. Member of British Psychological Society.