Overview
I am a behavioral scientist focused on identifying what works to promote healthy and sustainable lifestyles. My research program is centered on designing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of behavioral interventions to promote the health and sustainability of habitual behaviors (e.g., tobacco control, road safety, responsible consumption, sustainable transportation choices). I translate behavioral science into practice to respond to calls for better (behaviorally) informed interventions and policies. I use a variety of methodological tools including (1) Lab studies testing small-scale psychologically-driven interventions; (2) Large field experiments testing how to scale-up behavioral interventions in natural settings; and (3) Evidence-based policy evaluation, based on meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials and quasi-experiments.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science at Duke Kunshan University
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2022 - Present
DKU Faculty
Recent Publications
Eliciting attachment security with social norm messages is linked to reduced energy consumption in extreme heat in the United Arab Emirates
Journal Article Communications Earth and Environment · December 1, 2025 Social norms effectively reduce household energy use, yet research often focuses on moderate climates. Extreme heat could hinder energy-saving behaviors, potentially requiring extra motivational triggers. Here, we examined whether eliciting attachment secu ... Full text CitePromoting plant-based diet in China: Testing health, environmental and animal welfare motivational messages
Journal Article Sustainable Production and Consumption · September 2025 Full text CiteCanine-assisted therapy in reducing stress and anxiety levels of university students: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Journal Article BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies · August 12, 2025 Full text Link to item CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
London School of Economics (United Kingdom) ·
2014
Ph.D.