I am interested in contributing (as a partner) my expertise in animal-centred interactive technology, specifically the design, validation, and long-term deployment of computational systems for non-human users. My research examines how technologies that grant animals agency, choice, and environmental control influence behaviour, cognition, and welfare. For example, how animals control their soundscape via a bespoke interface influences their behaviour, or how they can control the heating, lighting, etc. of their environment. I currently hold an ERC Starter Grant in this area (1.5 million; FUTUREFAUNA) and can see my contributions aligning most strongly with Objectives O1–O4, particularly those focused on developing novel methods and tools for monitoring, assessing, and improving animal health and welfare.

I am particularly interested in collaborations addressing animal welfare (Topic 1), where technology enables animals to actively shape their environments rather than remain passive subjects. This includes co-developing species-specific interaction paradigms, welfare-oriented interfaces, and validation frameworks capable of evidencing intentional use by animal species. My aim is to integrate animal–computer interaction with animal welfare science to deliver deployable, evidence-based, and policy-relevant outcomes.

The University of Glasgow is a research-intensive Russell Group university, founded in 1451, and consistently ranked among the top 100 universities globally in major international league tables. It has a strong international research profile, with nearly £200 million in annual research income and a substantial proportion of its research assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent in national evaluations. The University has recognised strengths across animal behaviour and welfare, veterinary and life sciences, aquaculture, engineering, and computing, and actively supports interdisciplinary research addressing societal and global challenges, including sustainability, health, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Its established global partnerships and track record of delivering large, externally funded projects provide a strong institutional environment for ambitious, policy-relevant research in animal health and welfare.