Welcome To My Website

I am a PhD Student with the Statistics and Operations Research with Industry (STOR-i) CDT at Lancaster University in collaboration with the British Red Cross. My primary research interest is developing statistical models, in particular latent variable models, for humanitarian decision making. My supervisors are Gabriel Wallin, Rachel McCrea and Jess Bridgen.

Speakers at the Next-Generation Factor Models workshop at Kyushu University
Presenting at the Next-Generation Factor Models workshop at Kyushu University
Visiting the stunning Meoto Iwa gate on the island of Kyushu.
Receiving the travel award on stage at the IMPS conference award ceremony.
Graduating in front of Durham Cathedral with my parents.
Running a Chess Workshop in Preston, Lancashire. Source: https://lancashirechess.uk/news/junior-coaching-day-5th-october-2024/

Achievements and Activities

  • I received a travel award from the International Psychometrics Society in order to attend their IMPS conference, held at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea in July 2026. I presented my work on mixed-resolution latent variable models for mapping deprivation and social unrest.
  • I was invited to present at the “Next-Generation Factor Models for Social Data Science” workshop at Kyushu University, Japan in July 2026.
  • For June-August 2026, I am supervising a summer research student at STOR-i with a project on the causes of multi-dimensional poverty.

My Journey

  • I graduated in 2025 with a Masters in Research from Lancaster University; during the course of this degree, I began my research collaboration with British Red Cross.
  • I worked as a Technical Business Analyst from 2023-24, where I gained skills in SQL, data-analysis and professional code-writing.
  • I graduated in 2023 with a Masters in Mathematics from Durham University.

Educational Outreach

  • In August 2026, I presented about the PhD experience at STOR-i and answered questions from undergraduates doing a summer research placement at Lancaster University.
  • In January 2026, I attended Glasgow University and presented on my research and academic journey to undergraduates.
  • I worked at the PhD Your Way event to encourage students from underrepresented groups to consider a PhD in mathematics.
  • I have worked in educational outreach for Durham University’s Levelling Up Programme, Problem Solving Matters, Young Minds Big Maths and The Sutton Trust.

Other Interests

  • I also enjoy playing chess and am proud to be in the top 100 female players in England as of January 2025 (see ECF Top Players to check if this is still true).
  • I also work as a Chess Coach for junior players, and taught three classes and ran a chess club at St Stephens’ School, Preston in the 2025-26 academic year.
  • I love gardening and am the proud owner of an allotment growing leeks, tomatoes, runner beans and cauliflowers!