I am a psychological data scientist with research interests in face perception, first impressions, attractiveness and health judgements, applied health problems, statistical modelling, and methodological reform in psychology. I am interested in applying modern computational techniques to understand human behaviour in a variety of contexts from both theoretical and applied perspectives.
Undergraduate modules in evolution and human behaviour and critical social psychology.
Postgraduate modules in programming, statistical inference, and open science practices.
The research module will involve constructing and executing a substantial research project, usually conducted in connection with a topic / theme relevant to the overall masters programme. Capitalising the on the links between the course and local services, there may be opportunities to conduct research within partner organisations (e.g. NHS trusts, mental health charities, forensic units) as well as undertaking research based on topics generated by academics based within the department of psychology. We also encourage students who come to the program with connections as a consequence of previous professional experience, to undertake projects that are linked to interests they have already established. For students on BPS accredited masters programmes, the dissertation will take the form of an empirical research project involving primary data collection and submission of an individual ethics proposal.
Recently, psychology has undergone a replication crisis, meaning many established results are not statistically robust, compromising the integrity of psychology as a science. This module provides a comprehensive overview of these issues and introduction to reproducible analysis workflows. Students will learn to use the general purpose programming language Python, utilising it to manipulate, model, and visualise their data, and ensuring that their research reports are accurate and transparent
Recently, psychology has undergone a replication crisis, meaning many established results are not statistically robust, compromising the integrity of psychology as a science. This module provides a comprehensive overview of these issues and introduction to reproducible analysis workflows. Students will learn to use the general purpose programming language Python, utilising it to manipulate, model, and visualise their data, and ensuring that their research reports are accurate and transparent
This module provides a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of modern statistical inference in psychology. The module will examine a range of key topics in measurement and modelling, starting with concepts drawn from psychometrics, such as classical test theory and factor analysis, before introducing clustering and network approaches. Students will be introduced to the general linear model and its extensions to hierarchical, binary, and count data, and will consider biases and paradoxes in inference. All of these concepts will be tackled with hands-on examples using the Python programming language.
Students conduct an independent research project under the supervision of a member of staff. The research topic is decided in conjunction with supervisors and Research topics. Students must design, conduct, analyse and write up a piece of research in order to achieve Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). They must also complete an Ethical Considerations Form, showing that they have considered and resolved ethical issues relating to their project, and that they have implemented appropriate best practices for improving the reproducibility of their research.
Mae myfyrwyr yn cynnal prosiect ymchwil annibynnol dan oruchwyliaeth aelod o staff. Penderfynir ar bwnc yr ymchwil ar y cyd â goruchwylwyr a phynciau Ymchwil. Rhaid i fyfyrwyr ddylunio, cynnal, dadansoddi ac ysgrifennu darn o ymchwil er mwyn cyflawni Sail Graddedig ar gyfer Siarter gyda Chymdeithas Seicolegol Prydain (BPS). Rhaid iddynt hefyd lenwi Ffurflen Ystyriaethau Moesegol, gan ddangos eu bod wedi ystyried a datrys materion moesegol sy'n ymwneud â'u prosiect, a'u bod wedi gweithredu arferion gorau priodol ar gyfer gwella atgynyrchioldeb eu hymchwil.
Students conduct an independent research project under the supervision of a member of staff. The research topic is decided in conjunction with supervisors and research topics. Students must design, conduct, analyse and write up a piece of research in order to achieve Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). They must also complete an ethical considerations form, showing that they have considered and resolved ethical issues relating to their project, and that they have implemented appropriate best practices for improving the reproducibility of their research.
Mae myfyrwyr yn cynnal prosiect ymchwil annibynnol dan oruchwyliaeth aelod o staff. Penderfynir ar bwnc yr ymchwil ar y cyd â goruchwylwyr a phynciau ymchwil. Rhaid i fyfyrwyr ddylunio, cynnal, dadansoddi ac ysgrifennu darn o ymchwil er mwyn cyflawni Sail Graddedig ar gyfer Siarter gyda Chymdeithas Seicolegol Prydain (BPS). Rhaid iddynt hefyd lenwi ffurflen ystyriaethau moesegol, gan ddangos eu bod wedi ystyried a datrys materion moesegol sy'n ymwneud â'u prosiect, a'u bod wedi gweithredu arferion gorau priodol ar gyfer gwella atgynyrchioldeb eu hymchwil.
This module provides an exploration of human behaviour and relationships from an evolutionary perspective. Across a series of lectures and interactive workshops, students will learn broad and focused evolutionary theories such as natural and sexual selection, error management theory, and sexual strategies theory, and apply them to understand inform understanding of human social and romantic behaviours. Topics range from the principles of natural and sexual selection through to altruism, attraction, maladaptive behaviours, relationship dynamics, and biological signalling systems. Through examining questions like "Why do we find certain traits attractive?" and "How do evolutionary pressures shape helping behaviour?" students will engage critically with both foundational and emerging theories in evolutionary psychology. Students will also develop critical thinking skills around these topics through engaging in debate practice and analyzing real-world data, enabling them to evaluate and question evolutionary theories in depth.
2010 - 2013
2013 - 2014
2014 - 2015
I have written articles on face perception for The Conversation and was a core contributor the Swansea Science Festival in its opening year.
