Biography

I came to the University of Portsmouth in 2000 to complete a MSc in Criminal Justice Studies, followed by a PhD in forensic psychology (awarded in 2006). My thesis was entitled ‘social, cognitive and methodological aspects in earwitness identification’. I have worked in the Department of Psychology since 2001. In addition to working at the University of Portsmouth, I also teach distance-learning students from the Open University.

Research interests

Eyewitness and Earwitness ID and memory

Crimes against children (i.e. neglect, abuse, cybercrime)

Communication and Forensic Interviewing of vulnerable children and adults (ASD and Learning Disability)

Distance Learning Education 

Secondary trauma, Burn out and/or well being of front line workers

Cybercrime (sex crimes and cyberbullying)

Teaching responsibilities

I specialise in distance learning courses . I am also teaching on the Undergraduate Psychology degrees. I supervise both BSc and MSc students' research.

I am module coordinator of the following modules:

- Quantitative, Qualitative and Literature Based Research (MSc PaLD)

- Research Project (MSc Psychology - conversion course)

- The Research Project (extended version) for the BSc in Psychology and Forensic Psychology as well as the research project short version for students doing their work placements.