I’m a PhD student at Osaka Metropolitan University, exploring social and political psychology under the guidance of Dr. Yuta Kawamura.

My career has unfolded more like a patchwork quilt than a straight line. I started chatting on TV in Toronto, moved on to fixing tech glitches in London, then placed people in firms in Tokyo. Along the way, I picked up part-time gigs in Auckland and Munich, while my education took me from Toronto to Berlin, Siena, and now Osaka, each step has peppered my research with some real-world seasoning.

Currently, I am on a quest to connect the dots between individual political dialogues and broader societal patterns. My research hopes to leverage AI to predict behaviours and explore how social media shapes public opinion. I am particularly interested in the psychological cogs turning behind political beliefs and moral choices, and how these factors influence conversations across different societies.

If you are drawn to the interplay of psychology and politics, and fancy a collaboration or chat, please feel free to reach out.

Publications

I have taken the scenic route back to academia, so my publication list is still in the making. Your patience and interest are greatly appreciated as I lay the first stones. Stay tuned for updates!

Off the Clock

When I am not tangled in research, you will find me on the badminton court as a member of the Osaka Ladies Badminton Federation, where I compete in their league and international tournaments, with enthusiasm that outmatches my skill. At home, I switch gears to playing music, painting, and being indefinitely outpaced by my two sons.