# John Sweller
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john sweller (born 1946) is an Australian educational psychologist who is best known for formulating an influential theory of cognitive load. He is currently (i.e., 2020) Professor Emeritus at the University of New South Wales.
== Education ==
Sweller was educated at the University of Adelaide where he receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969 followed by a PhD from the department of psychology in 1972.
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