Research

My research primarily concerns the benefits that the natural environment has on human physical health and psychological well-being. I primarily use quantitative methods and the analysis of large surveys in my work, though I have experience of experimental and intervention research as well. Some of the projects I work on, or have worked on, include:

• BlueHealth - looking at the human health benefits of Europe’s coasts and waterways
• GroundsWell - looking at community-led systems transformation of green and blue spaces for the benefit of population health
• Smartline - looking at how everyday technology can benefit the health and happiness of people in social housing in Cornwall, UK
• What does blue do for you? - looking at the potential that aquatic natural environments have in shaping the well-being of people with bipolar and psychosis

Teaching

As for teaching, I lead a module on Nature, Health, and Well-being for the MSc Environment and Human Health where I also lecture on quantitative methods and statistics. I co-convene a CPD course on the same topic. I also lecture or lead research groups for the BMBS programme, BSc Medical Sciences, and for a module on Oceans and Human Health. I have recently provided guest lectures for the Universities of Bath (nature and physical activity) and Edinburgh (questionnaire design for people-environment studies).