Touch - Michael Banissy & Yulia Sion

Join Haptics Expert Yulia Sion as she interviews Michael Banissy Psychological Science Professor and author. They discuss several subjects including Michael’s recently published book and the power of touch in many facets. Michael Banissy is a Professor of Psychological Science and Head of the School of Psychological Science at the University of Bristol (UK). He has produced over 100 scientific articles and is the author of the internationally acclaimed book ‘When We Touch’ (UK Edition) / ‘Touch Matters’ (US Edition). An expert in social interactions and relationships, Michael studies affection, communication, empathy, sleep, and touch. Michael has received awards from the British Psychological Society and the European Society of Cognitive Psychology for outstanding contributions to psychological research.