Since completing a PhD in 2012 in the field of exercise and appetite control, my research has predominantly examined the effects of dietary interventions and physical activity on health in later life. I currently lead the University of the Highlands and Islands, Active Health Exercise Lab, Inverness.

My primary research interests are:

• Interactions between physical activity and appetite control
• Changes in appetite and diet in later life
• Counteracting/managing malnutrition in older adults through physical activity and dietary interventions

I currently lead the UHI Exercise Physiology, Training and Nutrition MRes. Projects are advertised with January and September/October start dates and speculative enquiries are welcome.

I was a Lecturer in the Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences department at Edinburgh Napier University from 2015-2017, during which time I performed the following roles:

• Module leader for Level 9 ‘Intermediate Exercise Physiology’ module
• Module leader for Level 9 ‘Intermediate Exercise Physiology’ module run by PSB Academy, Singapore (Edinburgh Napier University partner institute)
• Lecturer for Level 11 ‘Clinical Exercise Sciences, Exercise Physiology’ module
• Lecturer and laboratory demonstrator for Level 8 ‘Introduction to Exercise Physiology’ module
• Lecturer for Level 7 ‘Application of Science to Sport and Exercise’ module
• Lecturer for Level 7 ‘Foundations of Sport and Exercise Science’ module
• Supervise Level 10 Honours project students