AI Tutors vs. Tenacious Myths
An RCT (N = 375) testing whether personalised AI dialogue outperforms textbook refutations in reducing psychology misconceptions.
Research
Research Projects
My research sits at the intersection of cognitive psychology, learning science, and emerging technologies.
I work across controlled experiments, mixed-methods studies, and applied collaborations to understand how people learn — and how AI and instructional design can support that learning.
Student Experiences with AI Learning Tools
Mixed-methods study examining how students engage with AI tools across three subjects, revealing gaps between readiness and support.
Workplace Learning in the Mining Industry
83 interviews across Queensland mine sites exploring how frontline workers learn and what makes supervisors effective.
School–Community Partnerships & Attendance
ARC-funded project investigating how community cohesion shapes student attendance across Queensland schools.
Designing Workplace Learning with the Science of Learning
EAIT–HASS SEED grant partnering with industry to design evidence-informed training for complex technical roles.
Perceptual Expertise in High-Stakes Decisions
PhD research using fingerprint examination to explore what separates exceptional performers from novices.