Richard Lynn is a British psychologist and author known for his work in intelligence research and psychometrics. He gained attention for his controversial views on the relationship between intelligence and race, as well as his studies on national IQ scores across different countries. Lynn has published numerous books and articles, contributing to debates on the heritability of intelligence and the impact of environmental factors. His research has sparked significant discussion and criticism within the academic community, particularly regarding the implications of his findings on social policy and education.