Research Experience
I am a dedicated qualitative researcher with a focus on health and technology. My work involves applying advanced qualitative methodologies to drive impactful research and health interventions.
Qualitative Research Methodologies
- Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA): Expert in exploring lived experiences, particularly in health context - see the blog post on my experiences of doing IPA.
- Thematic Analysis: Skilled in identifying patterns and themes within qualitative data
- Creative Research Methods: Using co-creation techniques and digital methodologies to engage diverse populations.
Health Interventions
- Developed and tested digital tools for chronic condition management, including interventions for cancer survivors, asthma patients, and those managing hypertension.
- Applied the Person-Based Approach to behavior change, ensuring interventions are tailored to patient needs.
Teaching and Supervision
My teaching and supervision experience spans from undergraduate to doctoral levels, with a focus on health psychology and qualitative research methods.
PhD Supervision:
- Co-supervised and advised on qualitative research in diverse topics such as mindfulness, climate change, and organ transplantation.
- Provided expertise in IPA and thematic analysis, ensuring rigorous and insightful research outcomes.
Lecturing:
- Delivered dynamic lectures on health psychology topics, including adherence to medical advice and the needs of specific populations, at Coventry University.
- Taught advanced qualitative research methods, guiding students through complex analysis techniques.
Collaborations and Networks
I have worked with multidisciplinary teams across the globe, contributing to research that addresses significant health challenges.
International Collaborations:
- Supported qualitative research initiatives in countries including India, Malawi, Kyrgyzstan, and Sri Lanka.
- Published research in partnership with institutions like the University of Calgary, Canada and the National University of Singapore.
Research Roles
Research Fellow, Centre for Healthcare and Communities, Coventry University
April 2024 - present
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Intelligent Healthcare, Coventry University
January 2023 - April 2024
Research Associate, University of Leicester
June 2021 - March 2022
Research Assistant, Zipabout Ltd
October 2020 - May 2021
Research Assistant, Coventry University
October 2020 - March 2021
Senior Research Assistant, University of Southampton
July 2015 - December 2016
Research Assistant, University of Southampton
May 2015 - July 2015 (voluntary)
Skills and Achievements
Certificates
- Associate Fellow to the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
- Certified in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Technical Proficiencies
- SPSS statistics software (quantitative data analysis)
- NVivo qualitative analysis software (qualitative data analysis)
- LifeGuide Authoring Tool (design and programming skills)
- Panopto (video platform for training, teaching, and presenting)
- Endnote, Zotero, RefWorks (reference management)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Awards and Achievements
- Launch Entrepreneurship Development Programme, Coventry University Social Enterprise (CUSE) (June 2023)
- GOLD leadership award, Coventry University Students Union (August 2022)
- Best Oral Presentation Award, Midlands Health Psychology Network Annual Conference (June 2021)
- Postgraduate Research Rep of the Year, Coventry University Student Union (December 2018)
- HLS Faculty Associate Dean's Award, Coventry University Student Union (December 2018)
- Rep of the Month, Coventry University Student Union (June 2018)
- Research Forum of the Year, Coventry University Student Union (May 2018)
Volunteering
- Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees, Arty-Folks (Nov 2020 - present)
As vice-chair of the board, I support business plan development and decision making for the charity. - e-Mentor, University of Southampton (Apr 2020 - present)
Develop connections and professional relationships with students and alumni of the University of Southampton. I offer valuable advice to students and alumni, and share my skills and knowledge to mentees. - Research Student Representative for Coventry University Student Union (2017 – 2019)
As a Research Student Representative, I attended regular meetings and forums to provide positive and constructive feedback representing the research students at Coventry University. I represented the student voice for wider issues contributing to University changes such as the rules and regulations for Postgraduate researchers at Coventry University. I represented the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences as Senior Rep for 2017/2018.
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