I’m Cleone (pronounced /klee-OH-nee/), a PhD student at Osaka Metropolitan University, exploring political psychology under the guidance of Dr. Yuta Kawamura.

Career Background
For quite a while, my career’s GPS had been stuck on “recalculating.” 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.

Research
Currently, I am on a quest to connect the dots between individual political dialogues and broader attitude 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 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 interest is 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.