Co-Director (Research & Professional Development) in the Durham Research Methods Centre
Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology
Member of the Durham Cultural Evolution Research Centre
Associate Fellow in the Institute of Advanced Study
Most of my research involves mathematical and simulation modelling in combination with experiments to study cultural evolution in humans and other animals. I have also collaborated on projects using qualitative and mixed methods based on grounded theory and participatory action research.
With a background in evolutionary biology (BSc Hons., University of Nottingham) and biological computation (MSc, University of York), I obtained a PhD in Animal Behaviour from Cambridge University. Before joining the Department of Anthropology at Durham, I carried out post-docs at Stanford University and the University of St. Andrews in the field of cultural evolution and social learning.
Most of my research involves mathematical and simulation modelling in combination with experiments to study cultural evolution in humans and other animals. I have also collaborated on projects using qualitative and mixed methods based on grounded theory and participatory action research. I have taught courses on statistics, scientific method, the evolution of human behaviour, evolutionary anthropology and evolutionary theory. I enjoy cross-disciplinary dialogue, interrogating the value of both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Do get in touch if you're interested in becoming a DRMC Fellow or if you'd like to see the Centre put on a research- or training-orientated activity concerning a particular aspect of research methods.
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