Work
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga
- Behavioural Science Fellow, Impact & Innovation Unit, Government of Canada
- Scientific Consultant, various companies (e.g., Goldman Sachs, National Institute of Sports)
Discoveries
Placebo effects
- Elaborate placebos, such as inert psychedelic pills (Vice) or sham machines, may produce viable treatments for disorders (CBC)
Creativity
- Simply naming unrelated words can reflect verbal creativity (Divergent Association Task, CNN)
Sleep
- Evening light exposure may reduce fatigue and work errors in night shift workers (Night Shift Owl)
Smartphones
- Smartphone addiction is increasing across the world, but a simple behavioural intervention can reduce it (Healthy Screens, TIME Magazine, Mayo Clinic)
Magic
- Applying principles of performance magic, such as how magicians subtly influence audiences (CBC), can be used to improve study methodologies and emulate future neurotechnologies
Teaching
- How to give engaging conference presentations, 15 May 2025, University of Toronto (online)
- Finding alternative granting sources, 22 May 2025, University of Toronto (online)
- Oral presentation skills, May–Jun 2025, University of Toronto (in person)
Projects
- Divergent Association Task, a quick measure of verbal creativity
- Night Shift Owl, a tool to reduce shift work fatigue
- Healthy Screens, a site to measure and reduce problematic smartphone use
- Million Dollar PhD, a book on graduate funding in Canada
- Uncommon CV, a tool to help researchers complete the Canadian Common CV