I am a researcher with interests in biological psychology, behavioral ecology, philosophy of mind, and research methods. I have published and consulted in areas pertaining to human sexual behavior and review for Journal of Sexual Medicine, Archives of Sexual Behavior, Evolutionary Behavioral Science and Journal of Evolutionary Psychology. I completed my PhD with Jay Belsky, studying fertility-related aspects of female sexual response--work which has resulted in a book called 'Naturally Selective, Evolution, Orgasm, and Female Choice' (by Taylor & Francis).

I have an Erdos number of five.

My research focuses on using a biological framework to investigate human behavior. Examples research interests include: Examining the UK riots, spree killing, and bare knuckle fighting traditions, using behavioral ecology/life history theory, investigating fertility-related aspects of human female sexual response, and investigating aspects of human dating preferences from a biological standpoint. I I have integrated anthropological/ archaeological research into my profile with publications on what ice age art and myths can inform us about sexual behavior.

My record of research funding applications demonstrates my commitment to UCCs strategic goals of genuine inter-disciplinary academic endeavours that seek solutions to practical issues :

Current: Siobhan Thomas: Access to healthcare for trans patients in Ireland (IRC funded project)

              Keith Minihane: Spree Killer types and manifestoes--insights into killers

Previous:

Eliana Monteiro: Mating Intelligence

Scotty McQueen: Performing Psychic-- magic and cognitive psychology

Psychology Today Blog--where I share non-technical aspects of my work 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/hive-mind