I am an Associate Professor in Applied Psychology at the University of Western Australia. I have worked as an academic for over 20 years, including positions at three universities. My research is in applied psychology with a particular focus on individual differences in academic integrity and leadership. I am an author of over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles. I have taught at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, where my current focus is on applied psychology, particularly in the business and I/O contexts.

Leadership; Academic Integrity; Plagiarism; Cheating; Ethical Behaviour; Social Cognition; Anxiety; Personality and Individual Differences

I apply the scientist-practitioner model of psychology to the teaching of psychology. In other words, I take an evidence-based practice approach to teaching by using teaching approaches supported by research into effective education. 

2019 (May) - 2023 (June): University of Western Australia, Senior Lecturer in Applied Psychology

2010-2019 (April): Murdoch University, Senior Lecturer in Psychology

• 2017-2019 (Jan): Murdoch University, Head of the Discipline of Psychology and Deputy Dean in the School of Psychology and Exercise Science.
• 2015-2016: Murdoch University, Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) in the School of Psychology and Exercise Science.
• 2010-2019 (April): Facilitator/Presenter with Murdoch Executive Education and Murdoch University’s Organisational Capability Unit.

2005-2009: University of Western Sydney, Lecturer in Psychology.

2002-2004: University of Western Sydney, Associate Lecturer in Psychology.

2000-2002: University of Western Australia and Murdoch University, casual tutor and lecturer in psychology and organisational behaviour.

2000: BSD Consultants, Research Analyst (part-time).

1998-2000: University of Western Australia, Associate Lecturer (half-time) in Psychology.

1997-2000: Murdoch University and ARRB Transport Research, various casual research assistant roles.

My main research focus at present is on individual differences related to plagiarism, cheating, and leadership. I am seeking, and happy to supervise, PhD students interested in these research topics. 

Director of Undergraduate Psychology Programs

Chair of Psychology Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee

Chair of University Academic Integrity Advisory Group