My research is focused on understanding the psychology of risk, including gambling and antisocial conduct, and is extensively informed by evolutionary theory. I am particularly interested in applying the framework of risk-sensitivity theory to broadly understanding decision-making under risk.

I have received grants, awards, and honors from several different organizations, including the Governor General of Canada, the Canadian Psychological Association, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Council of Canada, the Alberta Gaming Research Institute, and the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre, among others.