Highly accomplished Senior Lecturer and Research Psychologist with over two decades of international experience in developmental, cognitive, and social psychology. Proven leader in curriculum development, securing over $700,000 in research funding, and supervising numerous PhD and MSc theses. Expert in interdisciplinary research, evidence-based practice, and leveraging technology for social impact, seeking to drive innovation in academic and research environments.
Senior Lecturer in Psychology
Hà Nội, Phú Thượng, Viet Nam
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Summary
Currently leading and supporting undergraduate psychology modules, spearheading an internally funded research project, and supervising PhD students while fostering community engagement and student recruitment.
Highlights
Led or supported multiple undergraduate modules, including Developmental Psychology, Forensic Psychology, and Social Psychology, enhancing student learning outcomes.
Spearheaded an internally funded research project focused on designing a smartphone app to encourage medication adherence among older Vietnamese people.
Supervised two PhD students conducting research on resilience and self-regulation in Vietnamese primary school teachers and medical students, guiding advanced academic inquiry.
Facilitated student recruitment and established key connections with educational organizations, NGOs, and private-sector partners to disseminate evidence-based practice and create work-based learning opportunities.
Associate Professor of Psychology
Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
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Directed undergraduate and postgraduate psychology modules, supervised numerous theses, and held leadership roles in cognitive processes and publications, while securing significant external and internal research funding.
Highlights
Directed 13 theses to completion (1 PhD, 2 MSc, 10 BA) and served as external/internal examiner for 5 PhD students, significantly contributing to academic mentorship.
Led undergraduate modules in Developmental Psychology, Research Methods, Psychology of Language, and Cyberpsychology, and postgraduate modules in Advanced Developmental and Cognitive Psychology, delivered in English and Spanish.
Served as Group Leader for Cognitive Processes (2016–2017) and Departmental Representative on the Publications Committee (2018–2023), enhancing departmental research output and strategy.
Secured over $700,000 (USD equivalent) in funding as PI or co-PI for multiple externally and internally funded research projects, driving cutting-edge psychological research.
Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Psychology
Bath, England, UK
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Summary
Taught undergraduate psychology courses, led key modules, and supervised 20 undergraduate theses while serving as year tutor and internationalization representative.
Highlights
Led Developmental Psychology (Level 5) and Evolutionary Psychology (Level 6) modules, teaching Introduction to Psychology (Level 4) to diverse student cohorts.
Directed approximately 20 undergraduate theses to completion, providing critical mentorship and academic guidance to students.
Served as Level 5 year tutor and internationalization representative, contributing to student support and global engagement initiatives within the psychology subject area.
Postdoctoral Research Officer, Interactions Lab, School of Management
Bath, England, UK
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Conducted micro-ethnographic research on interpersonal conflicts in children for the EU-funded SIREN project, aiming to develop a serious game for conflict resolution.
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Investigated interpersonal conflicts in 10-12-year-old children using micro-ethnography, interviews, and visual methods for the EU-funded SIREN project.
Contributed to the design of a 'serious game' aimed at improving conflict resolution skills in children based on empirical research findings.
Departmental Lecturer, Institute of Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology
Oxford, England, UK
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Led postgraduate and undergraduate modules in Mind and Culture, Quantitative Research Methods, and Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology.
Highlights
Served as module leader for postgraduate courses in Mind and Culture and Quantitative Research Methods, ensuring rigorous academic delivery.
Led the undergraduate course in Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology, providing foundational knowledge to students.
Research Assistant
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
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Summary
Contributed to the 'Translating a Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum into Practice' project in the Department of Early Childhood Education.
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Worked on a project focused on translating a developmentally appropriate curriculum into practical applications within Early Childhood Education, supporting pedagogical innovation.
Research Assistant, Centre for Effective Education
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
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Summary
Supported a randomized controlled trial for the 'Sesame Tree project,' a multimedia intervention for young children's social and emotional learning.
Highlights
Contributed to a randomized controlled trial evaluating the 'Sesame Tree project,' a multimedia intervention designed to enhance social and emotional learning in young children.
Technical Author
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
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Summary
Authored user guides for web acceleration hardware and software, demonstrating an in-depth understanding of TCP/IP networking standards.
Highlights
Wrote comprehensive user guides for web acceleration hardware and software products, ensuring technical accuracy and user comprehension.
Applied in-depth understanding of TCP/IP networking standards to create clear and effective documentation for complex systems.
Information Architect
London, England, UK
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Summary
Designed, developed, and maintained the corporate intranet, earning an international award, and produced user guides and marketing materials.
Highlights
Designed, developed, and maintained the corporate intranet, significantly improving internal information access and usability.
Received an international Nielsen/Norman Group award in 2005 for excellence in information architecture and user experience.
Authored user guides for the company's betting software and developed marketing material for the corporate website.
Software Engineer
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
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Summary
Developed software for transferring and verifying documents from a legacy banking system to a modern document management system for a major banking client.
Highlights
Developed robust software solutions for document transfer and verification, ensuring seamless migration from a legacy banking system.
Successfully delivered a critical component for a major banking client's document management system, enhancing operational efficiency.
Technical Author
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
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Summary
Authored user guides and help pages for the company's document management system, which later spun off into Meridio Ltd.
Highlights
Wrote comprehensive user guides and help pages for the company's document management system, improving user adoption and support.
Contributed to the foundational documentation for a product that later became Meridio Ltd, demonstrating early expertise in technical communication.
Associate Editor
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Summary
Served as Associate Editor and co-edited special issues for a leading journal, managing peer review processes and shaping academic discourse.
Highlights
Co-edited two successful special issues for 'Frontiers in Psychology' (2021-2022 & 2023-2024), focusing on online social communication and evolving online modalities.
Managed peer review processes for numerous submissions, ensuring academic rigor and timely publication.
Contributed to the editorial direction of a prominent psychology journal, influencing research trends and standards.
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PhD
Developmental Psychology
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MSc
Cognitive Science
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BA (1st Class Honours)
Anthropology
Grade: 1st Class
Awarded By
Nielsen/Norman Group
Awarded for excellence in designing, developing, and maintaining the corporate intranet at Orbis Technology, recognizing superior information architecture and user experience.
Published by
Research in Human Development
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Co-authored a peer-reviewed journal article evaluating an educational program promoting gratitude in Colombian schools, contributing to positive psychology interventions.
Published by
Emerging Adulthood
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Co-authored a peer-reviewed journal article investigating motivational processes in conflict narratives among Colombian emerging adults, published in a leading academic journal.
Published by
Routledge Education
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Authored a single-authored book exploring the risks and opportunities for adolescents engaging with new media and internet technologies, contributing to contemporary digital psychology discourse.
Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Cyberpsychology, Evolutionary Psychology, Research Methods (Quantitative & Qualitative), Micro-ethnography, Experimental Design, Data Analysis, Grant Writing, Ethical Research, Problem-Solving.
Curriculum Development, Module Leadership, Thesis Supervision (PhD, MSc, BA), Pedagogy, Mentorship, Internationalization, Student Recruitment, Academic Administration, Public Speaking, Lecturing, Course Design.
Technical Authoring, Information Architecture, Software Engineering, TCP/IP Networking, User Guide Development, Intranet Management, Content Management Systems, Digital Documentation.
Project Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Program Development, KPI Tracking, Strategic Planning, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Community Engagement.
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Research project funded by RMIT Vietnam to assess emotional competencies in AI companions.
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Internally funded research project at RMIT Vietnam focused on designing a smartphone app for medication adherence.
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Project funded by Templeton World Charity Foundation to develop a gamified educational app.
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Project funded by End Violence Against Children (including UNICEF) focusing on online abuse prevention.
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Project funded by Templeton World Charity Foundation to organize an international meeting.
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Project funded by Templeton World Charity Foundation on promoting gratitude and wellbeing.
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Project funded by University of Texas, Austin (administering NSF grant) on learning dimensions.
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Project funded by Universidad de los Andes on online child interactions.
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Research visit funded by Banco Santander to conduct experiments.
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Research visit funded by British Council to investigate grandparents' role in childcare.
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Project funded by Bath Spa University for teaching replacement to facilitate article writing.