Biography
I’m best known in Psychology for the idea of ‘Comparison Blindness’.
My work – which is interdisciplinary in nature - tackles the problem of change blindness related to computer interfaces and explores the use of animation techniques to address this. I have applied these research techniques to the area of CCTV Surveillance.
I’m also the creator and curator of the Abertay Challenge Student Led Design Consultancy Scheme which allows companies, the public sector and the third sector to sponsor a team of students to work on a specific design challenge for interactive screen media, digital games or public engagement.
My interdisciplinary research portfolio and its focus on public engagement in science has been recognised at the national level through my induction into the Scottish Crucible - a research and development programme for Scotland’s research leaders of the future.
Before joining the University of Abertay, I held Post-Doctoral positions at the University of Nottingham, St Andrews and Glasgow Caledonian University.
I hold a PhD and MA (Hons) from the University of St Andrews.
