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I am a lecturer in Medical Technology and a member of the Centre for Bioengineering at Queen Mary University of London. My research focuses on biomechanics and organ-on-a-chip technologies, particularly how mechanical forces influence musculoskeletal health and disease.

My work sits at the intersection of biomechanics, mechanobiology and advanced in vitro modelling. I develop microphysiological systems and organ-on-a-chip platforms that allow us to model human joints, tendons and cartilage in the laboratory.
I am especially interested in how cells sense and respond to mechanical loading, and whether we can model joint ageing in a controlled, predictive way. A key question in my research is whether ageing and degeneration are predetermined or whether they can be influenced by lifestyle and environmental factors.
Ultimately, I want to build better, more human-relevant models that reduce reliance on animal experiments and accelerate the development of new therapies for musculoskeletal diseases such as osteoarthritis.

I have always been fascinated by how physical forces shape biology. The musculoskeletal system is a perfect example of this: our bones, cartilage and tendons are constantly adapting to the loads we place on them.
Bioengineering allows me to combine engineering principles with biology to answer fundamental questions about health and disease, and to translate those answers into technologies that can have real clinical impact.

For me, scientific excellence and inclusive culture are inseparable. Diverse perspectives make research stronger, more creative and more impactful.
I lead Pride@ORS within the Orthopaedic Research Society (the world's largest orthopaedic research society) where I work to increase visibility and foster community for LGBTQ+ researchers in orthopaedics.
I also serve on the EDI panels of the UK Biomedical Engineering Society and the European Society of Biomechanics, and I am an academic representative on the SEMS EDI Committee at Queen Mary. Through these roles, I advocate for equitable practices, inclusive leadership and meaningful structural change.
Creating environments where everyone feels they belong is not separate from research, it is fundamental to doing research well.

I enjoy the interdisciplinary nature of our community and the opportunity to mentor students and early-career researchers from diverse backgrounds. Watching students grow in confidence, scientifically and personally, is one of the most rewarding aspects of my role.
At Queen Mary, I feel part of a community that values both research excellence and social responsibility, and that balance is very important to me.