I joined Psychology at Strathclyde in 2004, following a MA (Hons) and PhD in Psychology at the University of Glasgow. My PhD was in cognitive psychology, specifically visual attention and recognition. My research background is in experimental design and quantitative research methods, and in recent years I have learned to use qualitative methods with students in a range of projects. Recent research projects with taught students are in the area of student mental health and sense of belonging amongst students who are traditionally under-represented in higher education. I am also engaged in collaborative projects with colleagues and students on equality, diversity and inclusion across the student journey.

In addition to my role in the Department of Psychological Sciences and Health, I am Deputy Associate Principal for Learning, Teaching and Assessment (since August 2025), and was previously Vice Dean (Academic) for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (2019 - 2025). As part of my role as Deputy Associate Principal, I lead the University's Assessment and Feedback Working Group, Generative-AI - Learning, Teaching and Assessment Working Group, the Careers and Employability Working Group, and I co-convene the Student Experience Committee with the Strath Union President. 

Externally, I have previously been a member of the Undergraduate Education Committee (UEC) of the British Psychological Society (2015 - 2025) and have led a working group of this committee on advancing equality, diversity and inclusion in the discipline through a review of the Standards for Accreditation of UG and Conversion level degrees. I have also been a member of the QAA Subject Benchmark Statement Advisory Panel for Psychology (2023). I am currently a member of the Scottish Careers Collaborative.

Currently I am module leader for the final year C8437 Psychology Work Placement class, and supervise several honours and MSc dissertation projects each year. I've previously taught/assessed across the BPS accredited curriculum at UG and PGT levels, with a focus on research methods and quantitative data analyses.