Doctoral researcher
Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Strathclyde
Technology & policy
How governance, education and public institutions can help steer technology toward broadly shared benefits.
About Jane
Researching resilient futures.
I’m a doctoral researcher and technology consultant working across technology policy, infrastructure and resilience.
01 A little more
Connecting evidence, policy and practice.
My work examines the relationships between technologies, institutions and the communities they serve—with a focus on critical infrastructure and societal resilience.
I am based in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Strathclyde and bring an interdisciplinary perspective shaped by mathematics and technology policy.
02 Research interests
Questions I keep returning to.
Critical infrastructure
How the systems that support daily life connect, adapt and respond to changing conditions.
Resilience
What enables communities and organisations to anticipate, absorb and learn from disruption.
Energy transition
The policy and systems questions that accompany a more connected, low-carbon energy future.
03 Beyond research
Hobbies & sport.
Sport has always been an important part of my life. I started swimming competitively at seven and went on to represent Scotland and Britain in freestyle and butterfly. I also competed nationally in basketball and athletics.
During a semester exchange, I was a varsity rower at the University of Toronto. My rowing career ended with a slipped disc. Several years and many health professionals later, I found knowledgeable CrossFit coaches who have helped me move, train and compete pain free.
I recently entered a triathlon on a whim and placed first among women and 13th overall. Now I’m excited to see where it takes me!
Qualifications
- L2 Swim TeacherScottish Swimming
- Deaf Friendly Swimming
- L3 Personal TrainingIn progress
- Les Mills RPM
Cycle training to music with flat rides, hill climbs and intense sprints.
- Les Mills Body Attack
High-impact and high-energy athletic training that helps you build fitness, endurance and stamina.
- Les Mills Shapes
Full-body, low impact workout based on sculpt training, pilates and power yoga.
04 Academic background
An interdisciplinary pathway.
MPhil in Technology Policy
Judge Business School, University of Cambridge
Bachelor of Mathematics
University of Strathclyde