Lisa is a psychologist with a particular focus on child development. Her research investigates the two  key areas of motivation and wellbeing. Her work explores motivation in relation to learning and also emotional wellbeing and the interaction with motivation, risk and resilience. Research interests include the relationship between engagement and learning, cognitive and affective interplay in learning, effects of anxiety on motivation, children's wellbeing and ability to deal with risk and develop resilience. 

Lisa is also interested in the scholarship of Teaching and Learning and developing understanding of how to support students fulfil their potential and enjoy a positive learning experience in HE. 

Recent and current research includes the effects of Covid19 on anxiety and coping in young children,  university UGs' learning and motivation and the switch to online / blended learning, young people's attitudes to the climate crisis.