I study the relationship between human activities and the environment. My ultimate goal is to produce evidence-based research that supports sustainable, climate-neutral development across economic and social systems.
I am a Research Associate in the Socio-Economic Marine Research Unit (SEMRU) at the National University of Ireland Galway (University of Galway). Prior to this position, I was a Postdoctoral research scholar in dairy and management economics at the University of California, Davis.
I am currently involved in the Marine Protected Areas (MPA) LIFE project in Ireland. I examine the socio-economic dimensions of marine conservation and the role of evidence in supporting the expansion and effective management of MPAs. The project’s main aim is to help protect and restore Ireland's marine ecosystems while balancing environmental, social, and economic objectives.
I hold a PhD in Economics from the University of Galway, funded by Teagasc Walsh Scholarships.
My work is multidisciplinary; I collaborate with experts in human health, livestock nutrition, animal welfare, zoonotic diseases, renewable energy, water management, and marine science.