Production and perception of emotional signals in animals. Understanding the behavioural and physiological indices of emotional states in animals and the extent to which species are sensitive to the emotional signals of others.

Comparative Social Cognition. Studying the function and evolution of social abilities in rats and domestic species, with a focus on comparative equid cognition (horses, donkeys and mules).

One Welfare: Using a one welfare approach that acknowledges the interconnectedness of human wellbeing, animal welfare and environmental health to improve the lives of working animals and those that depend on them.

Human-animal interactions: Investigating cross-species communication, recognition of agency and aliveness, and the role animals and nature play in human wellbeing.

I teach on our undergraduate BSc Psychology and Forensic Psychology courses. I coordinate the Level 4 module Perspectives in Psychology and am a tutor for Level 4 & 5 students. I also supervise PhD students, Masters students and undergraduate project students.