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Biography
I thrive addressing complex and significant problems which allow me to apply my skills in critical thinking, research design, and people management and use my creativity, determination and empathy to have visible, real-world impact.
I am keen to use my knowledge of survey and study design, data analysis, and behaviour in a variety of applications and am passionate about the translation of scientific knowledge. I believe in the value of excellent science and the power of diversity to solve real world problems. I have worked mostly with external clients and enjoy the insight, application and pace that industry can provide us.
Currently, I bring my understanding of behavioural science and experience to a variety of interdisciplinary projects investigating or promoting healthy lifestyles. I have vast experience in project management which I can apply to a variety of areas, including randomised controlled trials. I am interested in novel technologies and how these can be best utilised to collect real-time data and deliver wider-reaching, behaviourally-based interventions.
Before I retire, I would like to have better insight into how to meaningfully and sustainably change positive human behaviours.
Other Interests
Cactus and Succulent Society of South Australia, member (2017 - current)
I have a succulent garden that is constantly expanding.
Street Machine Association of South Australia, member (2018 - current)
I have three classic motorcycles: a v50 Moto Guzzi that has been customised into a cafe racer, my dad's 1971 Honda CL450 which is an ongoing rebuilt, and a z250 Kawasaki that my husband and I restored. I recently purchased a 1982 Mitsubishi Sigma - made right here in Adelaide. I enjoy the participating in multiple car events with my husband in his XB GT Falcon. You will often find us at a Street Machine Association events, cars and coffee or a swap meet.
Cinema/filmmaking
I used to be fairly active in the amateur filmmaking scene in SA and used to write film reviews for On Dit. With less spare time, this interest has evolved more to watching than making films. I have diverse tastes but a Utopian sci-fi will, more times than not, hit the spot - I love some great writing and editing.
Collecting
I am usually collecting something mainly, because I like the hunt for obscure secondhand objects to justify my op shopping. For the last few years, it has been depression era glass.
First Tae kwon do, Adelaide University, Club Executive Officer (2008 - 2017)
I trained in tae kwon do for ten years. I really enjoyed the combination of physical and mental workout that it provides. Most of all, I loved that your greatest competitor is you.
Academic Qualifications
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2010
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The University of Adelaide -
2004
Bachelor of Psychology (honours)
University of South Australia -
2003
Bachelor of Psychology
University of South Australia
Community and Corporate Citizenship
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2021-2023
Australasian Society for Behavioural Health and Medicine Executive
Publications
We have publications by Dr Emily Brindal