ABOUT ME
My research focuses on involving local stakeholders in conservation decision-making and governance. I use participative methodologies to work with diverse communities towards developing a holistic understanding of social-ecological systems, using birds and bioacoustics as powerful accessible tools for putting conservation in the hands of grassroots communities.
EDUCATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Bioacoustics
I use passive acoustic monitoring and machine learning for biodiversity monitoring.
2018 - 2019
University of Oxford
MSc Biodiversity, Conservation & Management
Distinction - Examiner's Prize for Highest Overall Achievement
Participative Methods
I use a range of participatory methods to involve local communities at each stage of the research process, from project conception to completion
Ecological Indicators
My research involves using a variety of species as indicators of ecosystem health and cultural importance.
2023 - present
Cornell University
PhD Candidate in Natural Resources and the Environment
2013 - 2016
King's College London
BA (Hons.) English Language & Literature
First Class Honours