I am currently a Lecturer in Games Production with a particular interest in applied games. I currently deliver teaching on modules in quality assurance, interaction design, and awareness of the creative industries. I also supervise and mentor many applied game-based projects including Boccia Champions, which was awarded a Bronze Award at the Serious Play Conference 2019.

I completed my undergraduate degree in Game Design and Production Management at Abertay University. Following that, I achieved my PhD in applied game design from Glasgow Caledonian University.

More information about my work and experience can be found on my website.

DES103: Quality Assurance and User Experience

DES206: User Interfaces and Interaction Design

DES401: The Creative Industries

I am interested in pursuing opportunities of research in:

• games in applied contexts;
• user- and person-centred design practices;
• play and phenomenology;
• game jams and game creation events.

Since 2016, I have been an active STEM Ambassador and volunteer for various school-based STEM activities such as public demonstrations, career presentations, and hands-on workshops related to game development. I am passionate about providing insight and advice to young people who may wish to consider a career in the games industry.