About Me

I'm an experienced independent researcher with over 15 years of delivering insightful, impactful social and technical research. I specialise in topics related to energy, net zero, and the built environment, and have also worked across a broad spectrum of issues — from taxation and transport to multiple disadvantage and regulatory reform.

With an academic background that includes an MRes in Energy Demand and an MSc in Environmental Technology, I bring a strong theoretical grounding and a practical, policy-focused approach to every project.

My methodological expertise includes:

• Qualitative social research

• Theory-based evaluation 

• Contribution analysis

• Process tracing

• Behaviour change 

• Socio-technical research

• Q Methodology

• Action research

• Scenario testing

• Consumer segmentation

How I Work

I work collaboratively with clients to design, deliver and communicate research that is technically robust and policy-relevant. My support can include:

• Designing research grounded in deep sectoral and technical understanding

• Strategic input into research and evaluation design and methodology

• Facilitating interviews, focus groups and workshops with senior stakeholders

• Leading case study research and managing long-term participant relationships

• Analysing and interpreting social research data through a technical lens

• Report writing, editorial support and bid development

• Training, knowledge sharing and client engagement

Whether you need full-scale research support or a critical friend for a complex project, I bring thoughtful, tailored input that helps move your work forward.

Let’s talk – if you’d like to discuss your research needs, feel free to email me

Programme & Policy Research Areas

I’ve worked on UK-based research and evaluation projects spanning the following areas:

• Heat pump deployment (Heat Pump Ready)

• Domestic retrofit schemes (ECO4, Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, Whole House Retrofit, Green Homes Grant)

• Damp and mould in homes (Healthy Homes)

• Energy affordability schemes (domestic and non-domestic)

• Affordable Homes Programme

• Energy and net zero innovation

• Multiple disadvantage

• Fuel poverty

• Access to benefits of climate policy

• Taxation reform

• Future of transport

• Regulatory reform