Bio

I was the first in my family to graduate from high school. I had a passion for physics and studied at the University of Western Australia, earning BSc and PhD degrees.

I create mathematical models to explain the behaviour of magnetic nanoparticles and ultra-thin magnetic films. These tiny materials are useful for medical and computing applications. My work took me to the United States as a postdoctoral researcher, then Assistant Professor and finally an Associate Professor of Physics. During that time, I honed my skills as a physics educator.

After almost 10 happy years at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs, I returned to Australia in 2020. I work at the University of Newcastle as an Associate Professor and current Head of Physics.

I am an award-winning educator, speaker and researcher. You can read about some of my awards here.

This website details some of my activities. Get in touch if you would like a speaker, consultant, interviewee or someone to provide expert advice. I run workshops on communication and teaching.

In my spare time, I volunteer for the Australian Institute of Physics as part of the NSW branch and also coordinate the national Women in Physics tour since 2024. I volunteer at parkrun, the Newcastle Fringe Festival, and at junior sports.