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An adventurous, interdisciplinary mind driven to integrate computing and psychology to understand what makes us tick and to increase our well-being. I have explored EEG methods for detecting aesthetic preferences which drive the direct design of 3D objects, with potential for neuromarketing applications; evolutionary-based mnemonic generation for improved memory and learning; computer modelling of directed attention fatigue and restorative visual scenes for improved health and well-being; and the combination of language and vision for object recognition. My current research aims to advance EEG neurofeedback using machine learning for benefits that range from the resolution of developmental trauma to the achievement of peak performance. Although trained with a solid foundation in mathematics and computing, my interests have led me to study psychology, neuroscience, economics, and many other disciplines that help to illuminate the human condition. In my industrial experience, I have been responsible for technological projects worth millions of dollars. In my time as Senior Lecturer, I have secured research funding, successfully supervised postgraduates, and woken up lazy young minds to the power of computing to model both our world and our selves. My particular pedagogical gift is an ability to simplify complex concepts and to elucidate a bigger picture of implications and connections. I am a British citizen currently looking to return to the UK for a suitably challenging and worthwhile position within academia.

Listed skills include Research, Computing, University Teaching, Modelling And Simulation, and 3 others.