I am a Professor of Personality and Cultural Psychology specializing in mental well-being, psychosocial functioning, emotion, quality of life, and optimal aging. With more than 220 publications based on data from five continents and collaborations with over 400 co-authors worldwide, I seek to advance a global understanding of human behavior.

I received my Ph.D. in Psychology from the School of Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington in 2013.

I specialize in data analysis and survey design and provide statistical consulting and training services.