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I am an IAPETUS PhD researcher in Biological and Environmental Sciences, studying public awareness and perceptions of invasive non-native species. My project uses conservation culturomics techniques to gain information from the internet about public awareness, sentiment and perceptions of British invasive non-native species. I am also a representative on the PhD forum.

Before coming to Stirling, I worked as a school teacher in primary and secondary schools across England and Scotland. I hold an undergraduate degree in biology with Arabic and an MSc in psychology from the University of St Andrews.

Outside of my PhD, I am the president of Stirling University Parkour Club. I coach trampoline and gymnastics and represent the University in BUCS/SSS competitions as well as competing on the Scottish Gymnastics trampolining circuit.

My research interests include the use of interdisciplinary methods, combining invasion biology with social science techniques.

I am interested in what Google search trends can tell us about public awareness of UK invasive species. I also look at public sentiment towards invasive non-native species, comparing online data (e.g. text from social and news media) with recruited research participants' self-reported perceptions of species. This information is vital if we are to continue managing invasive species - a complex task, which cannot succeed without stakeholder support and public participation. My talk at the International Young Researchers Conference on Invasive Species 2025 gives some more details on this research:

Public awareness and perceptions of biological invasions can support successful ecosystem management, but they are not enough unless they translate into action. I am studying the impact of public information campaigns and invasive non-native species education, investigating the lasting changes in awareness, perceptions and behaviour that they may cause.

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (University of Cambridge)

Demonstrator on SCIU2PS (Practical Science Skills II: Field Skills); SCIU3FS (Field skills for Sustainable Solutions); SCIU3FB (Biology Field Course); GEOU1PP - (People and the Environment); GEOU3BE (Biogeography: An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach); ENVU5EP (Environmental Policy and Management); and BIOU6PE (Plant Ecology)