I have a diverse range of research interests, but I aim to focus my efforts in the following areas:

1. Adolescent Health and Wellbeing

My PhD research examined the impact of early adolescent bullying victimisation on emotional wellbeing, psychosocial, and academic outcomes, which sparked an ongoing interest in adolescence as a critical developmental stage. Since then, research projects I have conducted with honours students have explored how cyberbullying influences learning readiness and academic achievement, the role of friendships on resilience, and the ways in which school belonging can moderate the relationship between cognitive engagement and a growth mindset. Given that schools play a pivotal role in adolescent health, wellbeing, and development, I am particularly passionate about research focused on prevention and early intervention within educational settings.

2. Psychology Teaching and Learning 

As an Education Specialist in the School of Psychology, I am interested in the pedagogy of psychology, particularly in the design and evaluation of assessment methods. My focus so far has been on reviewing the evidence-base on best practice guidelines for assessment methods. With the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI), I am also exploring how psychology educators and students can thoughtfully integrate AI into assessment methods while maintaining a strong emphasis on developing essential skills and knowledge that will support students’ future success. 

3. How Nihilistic Beliefs Impact Psychosocial Wellbeing

Recently, I have been collaborating with colleagues, honors students, and research interns to explore the impact of nihilistic beliefs on various aspects of mental health and wellbeing. Our research focuses on understanding the relationship between nihilism and wellbeing, grief, social support, and life decisions. Given that the intersection of nihilism and psychology remains underexplored, our goal is to shed light on how the growing prevalence of nihilistic beliefs is shaping individuals and communities.

Research Projects 2025

I am keen to supervise research projects in the areas outlined above at all student levels (undergraduate research internships, Honours, Masters, and PhD) either as a primary supervisor or co-supervisor in 2025. I also welcome the opportunity to co-supervise projects outside of these areas and am happy to discuss potential collaborations.

My supervision style is both collaborative and goal-oriented. I believe in setting clear expectations, goals, and timelines early in the project to create a structured yet supportive research experience. I strongly encourage students to publish their work and am more than happy to guide them through the publication process. I have experience in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, and am also open to supervising students conducting systematic reviews or meta-analyses.