I am interested in policy evaluation. I currently lead the process evaluation of the advertising restrictions on HFSS foods and drinks on the TfL network. I also co-lead a pilot project exploring the impact of housing on health using Photovoice with residents of Tower Hamlets living in private, social and temporary accommodation.

My research interest in the application of a systems-lens to evaluation include work on systems-level evaluation guidance for public health practitioners, and an upcoming critical review on systems apporaches to evaluation in public health.

While working at the University of Bristol, my research was mainly on children and young people's health.  I have experience conducting process evaluation of a school-based drug prevention intervention, systematic review of interventions for preventing multiple risk behaviours among young people, and dietary analysis for an intervention to increase healthy eating and physical activity among pre-school children.

I am also interested in using technology and participatory approaches to research. Since completing my doctoral degree, I have obtained funding to: 1. Capture the contextual factors associated with eating (tempting moments) in real-time using wearable cameras and mobile phone surveys. 2. Engage with Somali parents about the impact of neighbourhood environment on the health of pre-school children through photography and walkabout. 3. Carry out scoping work with a Women's Football Club in Hargeisa, Somaliland on women's health, focusing on physical activity and nutrition.