I am an interdisciplinary senior researcher and educator who uniquely blends my background as a first-generation academic, former stonemason, and DPhil graduate from Oxford’s Resilient Buildings and Landscapes Lab (OxRBL), which I co-lead with Prof Viles. Holding dual appointments in the Department of Psychiatry and the School of Geography and the Environment, I actively supervise undergraduate and graduate research and deliver undergraduate teaching in physical, environmental, and heritage geographies. My research spans geography, heritage science, and preventive mental health, utilising ‘living laboratories’ like built heritage, green spaces, and museums to develop innovative solutions for environmental and mental health challenges. Passionate about outreach and engagement, I integrate my teaching and research to promote sustainable, resilient futures.

My role in College

I teach Geography students in the College on a range of topics, including Physical Geography, Geographical Controversies, Environmental Geography, and Geographical Thought.