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About

At age 26, I became the inaugural Assistant Professor in Digital Design and Innovation at Heriot-Watt University. I now serve as an Assistant Professor in Product Design at the University of Liverpool’s School of Engineering. My academic background spans Fine Arts, Media and Film Studies, Design, Immersive Computing, Colour Science, and Education, all studied at leading institutions.

My research focuses on two interlinked themes: designing technology to enhance human well-being, and creating systems that also consider non-human actors, from ecosystems to artificial agents. I have published extensively across AHCI-, SCI-, and SSCI-indexed journals, led projects in colour science, digital health, digital heritage, and biophilic design, and collaborated closely with industry partners to translate research into impactful real-world solutions.

Beyond research, I actively contribute to the academic community. I serve as a Review Editor for Frontiers in Imaging (Imaging Applications) and regularly review for the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), and the InterAct Peer Review College. Additionally, I review for major academic publishers, including Sage, Routledge (Taylor & Francis), Wiley, and Springer.

I am a Fellow or member of several professional societies, including the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA), the Higher Education Academy (HEA), the Design Research Society (DRS), the Royal Photographic Society (RPS), the International Colour Association (AIC), and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).

Prizes or Honours

  • Pioneer in Education (PIE) Teaching Excellence Award (Shortlist) (Heriot-Watt University, 2023)