Academic staff

I am a researcher, senior lecturer and course author working to better understand and minimise the negative impact of substance use on mental health and wellbeing. My expertise is in project design and management, data analysis and interpretation, synthesis of findings, qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, research publications and presentations nationally and internationally. Currently, I am completing a doctorate in mental health and social justice in Higher Education. Specific fields of interest include mental health and addiction research, social justice and education, student mental health and well-being, nursing leadership and global nursing research.

Reviewer/Editorial support:

· BERA 2024 Conference & WERA Focal Meeting

· Scientific Organising Committee for the 7th European Regional Sigma Conference 2024

· Sigma Nursing STTI Europe Region Nurse Education Research Interest Group

· British Academy Early Career Researcher Network

· Journal of Advanced Nursing

· Journal of MH Training, Education and Practice

· Advances in Dual Diagnosis

· The Journal of Pain

· Journal of Social Work Education

Current research projects:

April 2024 - present: CLCH NHS Trust - Qualitative Data Analysis of Specialist-grade lung measurements to home use for chronic lung conditions- Principal investigator.

Master Research Supervision:

Current (2023-24):

Lauren Porter (MA Practice Education) - Did providing paid practice placements during COVID-19 prepare final-year nursing students for transition to registered nursing practice?

James Cass (MA Practice Education)- Does the curriculum prepare nursing and medical students for LGBTQ+ inclusive practice in their future roles? A Systematic Review

Teresa Temitope Ifeola Oyedele (MSc Mental Health Nursing) - What mental health challenges do LGBTQ+ people face when accessing mental health support?

Abisoye Shitta-Bey Osivaya (MSc Mental Health Nursing) - The positive impact of weight management programmes on enhancing the physical health of overweight individuals with psychosis.

Awarded in the previous academic year (2022-2023):

Sabine Herrmann (MA Practice Education) The Challenges of Integration of Internationally Educated Nurses in the UK: A Systematic Review.

Madurshri Pooja Devi Balgobin (MSc Mental Health Nursing) -Relapse Prevention interventions (RPIs) to promote recovery, level of functioning and improve quality of life in schizophrenia

Folasade Gabriel (MSc Mental Health Nursing) - The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on the Mental Health of Young Adults in the UK

Isaac Olugbenga Oladosu (MSc Mental Health Nursing) - What is the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of older people in the UK?

Alaba O.S. Oyeniran ((MSc Mental Health and Substance Use (Dual Diagnosis))- Reducing the risk of readmissions to inpatient mental health services for service users with comorbid mental health and substance use problems living in the community. Work-based research project with NHS ethical approval

Achievements:

May 2024 - Advance-HE - External Examiner Accreditation

June 2023 - Won Lecturer of the Year 2023 at the London South Bank University Education Awards. Nominated by students from 3 campuses.

June 2021- FRSA for championing education

July 2020 – Advance-HE - Aurora Leadership & Gender Equality Accreditation

July 2018 -Advance-HE - Senior Teaching Fellow (SFHEA)

Dec 2017 – Won Academic Team Leader 2017 voted the Mental Health and Social Work faculty at Middlesex University.

July 2015- Won £3000 Senior Teaching Fellowship by Middlesex University Executive Board.

Prizes, awards, and accolades

Sigma Nursing STTI Europe Region Nurse Education Research Interest Group (Jan 2024)

Sigma Nursing European Region

I am an active research member and co-chair of the 7th Sigma Nursing European Region Nurse Education Research Interest Group on joint nursing research projects across the European continent. (Countries: Holland, Finland, Italy, Slovenia, Switzerland, Portugal, Ireland, Israel, The Czech Republic, Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom)

Educational Research Association (BERA) (Jan 2024)

The British Educational Research Association (BERA) Early Career Researcher (ECR) Member Network

London South Bank University and LSBU Student Union (Jun 2023)

Lecturer of the Year 2023. I won Lecturer of the Year 2023 at the London South Bank University Education Awards. I was nominated by students from three campuses: Southwark, Havering, and Croydon, as well as from the undergraduate and postgraduate professional programmes.

Royal Society of Arts (Jun 2021)

Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). In June 2021, I was awarded fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts for my dedication to the future of work and championing education, mentoring, coaching and community-building

Reach and Impact

Self-Leadership for Social Workers - Collaboration for Excellence in Social Work with the North London Social Work Teaching Partnership (Feb 2020)