I am a PhD Candidate at the University of St Andrews School of Psychology & Neuroscience. I take an interdisciplinary approach to researching the drivers of climate activism and pro-environmental behaviour, using theory from social psychology, political science and sociology. My research to date has investigated the consequences of protest repression and criminalisation on future climate activism in the UK. I am currently investigating the longitudinal impact of differing climate protest tactics on a UK general public audience.

More generally, I am fascinated by how social change develops over time and the different factors involved in this complex process. My interests and hobbies include understanding and addressing the climate & biodiversity crises, group inequities, wellbeing and their intersections.

My first PhD chapter can now be read here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-026-02570-8#Sec4

Media communication: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/25/criminalisation-of-climate-protesters-in-uk-is-counterproductive-research-finds

Prior to starting my PhD, I was a journalist and copywriter in London, where I worked with various outlets including Discover CleanTech, Scan Mag and Living Word (see Portfolio for more information).