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Research Interests

 

I completed my PhD in health psychology at Queen's University Belfast, focusing on psychosocial adjustment to advanced oesophago-gastric cancer. This research sparked my interest in understanding emotional, cognitive, and behavioural strategies used to cope with challenging life events like illness and grief. I am particularly interested in research that supports patients and carers in living well through these events.

My work involves collaboration with healthcare professionals, community groups, and individuals with lived experience to ensure that the research is grounded in practicality and addresses real-world needs.

 

Particulars

  • Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS), CPsychol
    • BPS Division of Health Psychology (Full)
    • BPS Division of Academics, Researchers & Teachers in Psychology (Full),
    • BPS Qualitative Methods in Psychology Section (Full)
    • BPS Faculty for Oncology and Palliative Care (Associate)
  • Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
  • Review editor for Frontiers in Psychology
  • Professional Member of the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science
  • Member of The Advanced Pain Discovery Platform (APDP)

Teaching

As an AFHEA, I enjoy adopting a student-centred approach to learning by encouraging active engagement that enables students to develop a deeper understanding of the topic through self-discovery and problem-solving.

Teaching Experience

  • Postgraduate Teaching Assistant (Oct 2019-present)
    • Supporting the delivery of high-quality psychology teaching during laboratory-based teaching sessions/lectures and promoting a high-quality student learning experience
    • Assisting students with research activities in support of the core curriculum
    • Marking student assignments, and providing constructive, timely and appropriate feedback
  • Summer School Lecturer (July-August 2022)
    • Delivering teaching and assessment activities, with a specific emphasis on health psychology, psychological models of health and adjustment to chronic illness
    • Designing and developing taught course materials including presentations, worksheets and interactive activities using Socrative, Padlet and Vevox
    • Designing and delivering assessments based on lecture materials

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities

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