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My research focuses on attention, distraction, and the habits that shape how we engage with the world around us. I'm interested in understanding how the brain maintains focus during everyday tasks, why our attention often drifts away, what are the individual differences that make us vulnerable to distraction, and what are the conditions under which we can (or should not) multitask.

One strand of my research examines what happens when we repeat tasks over and over again. While repetition can help us become more efficient, it can also lead us to rely on automatic routines that require little conscious thought. My work investigates how these routines form, the brain and behavioural processes that support them, and the conditions under which highly practised behaviour can result in mind wandering, reduced awareness, or missed information. Ultimately, I aim to identify when people are transitioning from mindful engagement to mindless repetition and develop ways to help them stay focused when it matters most.

A second strand of my research explores why distractions capture our attention. Using eye-tracking and experimental methods, I investigate how signals in our environment draw attention away from our goals, particularly when those signals are associated with rewards or uncertainty. By studying when and why our eyes are pulled towards distracting information, I seek to understand the earliest stages of distraction and identify markers that predict when people are most susceptible.

More broadly, my work combines cognitive psychology, computational models, and neuroscience, to better understand how attention operates in complex, information-rich environments. My goal is to develop practical tools and interventions that help people maintain focus, make better decisions, and perform effectively in everyday life and work. I use a range of methods, including laboratory experiments, eye-tracking, behavioural analyses, and neurophysiological measures, to investigate the mechanisms that support attention and goal-directed behaviour.