My research lies at the intersection of behavioural neuroscience, affective science, and decision-making, focusing on how emotional states shape learning, memory, and behaviour. I develop immersive cinematic virtual reality (VR) paradigms integrating behavioural tasks, neuroimaging, and psychophysiology. My PhD research at the University of Cambridge included bespoke horror scenarios created for collaboration by BAFTA award-winning horror video games studio Ninja Theory to study conditioning under fearful contexts. My current postdoctoral work at the University of Texas at Austin includes collaborations with major film studios such as Spiderwood Studios to study fear, trauma, memory, and decision-making. Alongside my research, I am passionate about storytelling, with a focus on blending science and cinema. I am the Co-Founder of Shy Girl Productions, an initiative dedicated to producing impactful female-led narratives on human psychology in film and theatre. Our critically acclaimed Off-West End award-nominated production 'Gaslight' (2024) was adapted into a UK Film Award-winning independent film, exploring themes of trauma and mental health through metaphorical storytelling.
