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Our team is based at the Department of Psychological Sciences and Health, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland.
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Director
Dr. Dwight C. K. Tse
Dr. Dwight C. K. Tse
Dwight Tse is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor equivalent) at the Department of Psychological Sciences and Health, University of Strathclyde. Dwight completed his Ph.D. in Positive Developmental Psychology at Claremont Graduate University, supervised by Profs. Jeanne Nakamura and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Before joining Strathclyde, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Chinese University of Hong Kong with Prof. Helene Fung.
Dwight Tse is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor equivalent) at the Department of Psychological Sciences and Health, University of Strathclyde. Dwight completed his Ph.D. in Positive Developmental Psychology at Claremont Graduate University, supervised by Profs. Jeanne Nakamura and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Before joining Strathclyde, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Chinese University of Hong Kong with Prof. Helene Fung.
Dwight's research interests range from positive psychology and well-being science to ageing and lifespan developmental psychology. Broadly defined, his research investigates the dispositional and situational factors that contribute to a good life across the lifespan.
Dwight's research interests range from positive psychology and well-being science to ageing and lifespan developmental psychology. Broadly defined, his research investigates the dispositional and situational factors that contribute to a good life across the lifespan.
Dwight has worked on projects funded by various bodies, such as the Hong Kong Research Grant Committee and John Templeton Foundation. He is a founding supervisor of the Strathclyde Centre for Doctoral Training: Energy-efficient Indoor Climate Control for Optimised Health. He also serves as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Happiness Studies.
Dwight has worked on projects funded by various bodies, such as the Hong Kong Research Grant Committee and John Templeton Foundation. He is a founding supervisor of the Strathclyde Centre for Doctoral Training: Energy-efficient Indoor Climate Control for Optimised Health. He also serves as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Happiness Studies.
PhD/ Masters Students
PhD/ Masters Students
Jiawan Zhong
Jiawan Zhong
Hi, I’m Jiawan. I’m a third-year PhD student in Psychology at the University of Strathclyde. My research focuses on mindfulness-based interventions for Chinese international students, aiming to enhance well-being, resilience, and academic self-efficacy in cross-cultural contexts. I’m also broadly interested in flow and its links with ageing and education, as well as the potential of artificial intelligence to support psychological research and intervention design.
Hi, I’m Jiawan. I’m a third-year PhD student in Psychology at the University of Strathclyde. My research focuses on mindfulness-based interventions for Chinese international students, aiming to enhance well-being, resilience, and academic self-efficacy in cross-cultural contexts. I’m also broadly interested in flow and its links with ageing and education, as well as the potential of artificial intelligence to support psychological research and intervention design.
 Spence Whittaker
 Spence Whittaker
Hi, my name is Spence, and I am a third-year PhD Student in Psychology at the University of Strathclyde. I am specifically interested in researching the facilitators of posttraumatic growth in individuals bereaved by suicide. Outside of my studies, I love writing music and being in nature.
Hi, my name is Spence, and I am a third-year PhD Student in Psychology at the University of Strathclyde. I am specifically interested in researching the facilitators of posttraumatic growth in individuals bereaved by suicide. Outside of my studies, I love writing music and being in nature.
Dr. Tess Davies
Dr. Tess Davies
Dr Tess Davis joined the PhD lab in May 2025 as a post-doctoral Research Associate, working on the COPE Project (i.e. A Comprehensive approach to enhance Older adults’ Preparedness for Extreme heat) alongside Dr Dwight Tse and an international, multi-institution team at the University of Exeter and Simon Fraser University. Her research interests focus primarily on the relationship between sustainable behaviour change and social identities. Her previous research has explored why mainstream consumers find it so difficult to make sustainable food choices, both as individuals and within household environments, and how to tackle barriers relating to plant-based consumption.
Dr Tess Davis joined the PhD lab in May 2025 as a post-doctoral Research Associate, working on the COPE Project (i.e. A Comprehensive approach to enhance Older adults’ Preparedness for Extreme heat) alongside Dr Dwight Tse and an international, multi-institution team at the University of Exeter and Simon Fraser University. Her research interests focus primarily on the relationship between sustainable behaviour change and social identities. Her previous research has explored why mainstream consumers find it so difficult to make sustainable food choices, both as individuals and within household environments, and how to tackle barriers relating to plant-based consumption.
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate Students
Lucy McAninch
Lucy McAninch
Hi, I’m Lucy. I’m a third-year Psychology student and a research intern in the lab. My interests lie in positive and health psychology, particularly in understanding how psychological factors influence wellbeing. When I’m not studying, I love reading and doing anything fitness related
Hi, I’m Lucy. I’m a third-year Psychology student and a research intern in the lab. My interests lie in positive and health psychology, particularly in understanding how psychological factors influence wellbeing. When I’m not studying, I love reading and doing anything fitness related
Zuleyha Koc
Zuleyha Koc
Hi, my name is Zuleyha. I am a 4th year Psychology and Creative Writing and English student at Strathclyde University. I am currently working on my dissertation project in the Positive Human Development lab, on the experience of befriending AI chatbots. I am interested in social and cognitive psychology, but mainly in psychotherapy. Outside of psychology, I love reading and writing fantasy fiction.
Hi, my name is Zuleyha. I am a 4th year Psychology and Creative Writing and English student at Strathclyde University. I am currently working on my dissertation project in the Positive Human Development lab, on the experience of befriending AI chatbots. I am interested in social and cognitive psychology, but mainly in psychotherapy. Outside of psychology, I love reading and writing fantasy fiction.
Francesco Maiorino
Francesco Maiorino
Hello, my name is Francesco and I am a fourth-year student. I am an intern at the laboratory and am currently working on two laboratory projects, one regarding flow states and one on the motivators for engaging in a relationship with AI. My research interests extend to evolutionary psychology, a topic on which I am writing my dissertation. In my free time, I enjoy hiking and cooking.
Hello, my name is Francesco and I am a fourth-year student. I am an intern at the laboratory and am currently working on two laboratory projects, one regarding flow states and one on the motivators for engaging in a relationship with AI. My research interests extend to evolutionary psychology, a topic on which I am writing my dissertation. In my free time, I enjoy hiking and cooking.
Honey Young
Honey Young
My name is Honey Young. I am a 4th year Psychology student at Strathclyde. I am currently working on my dissertation which focuses on social experiences when engaging with AI chatbots. Outside of my studies I enjoy reading and spending time with my friends.
My name is Honey Young. I am a 4th year Psychology student at Strathclyde. I am currently working on my dissertation which focuses on social experiences when engaging with AI chatbots. Outside of my studies I enjoy reading and spending time with my friends.
Abbie Moonie
Abbie Moonie
Hi, my name is Abbie. I am currently a 4th year BA Psychology student with a particular interest in clinical psychology. I am currently working on my dissertation regarding the impact of AI chatbot interaction on perceived loneliness. In my free time I like to travel and bake!
Hi, my name is Abbie. I am currently a 4th year BA Psychology student with a particular interest in clinical psychology. I am currently working on my dissertation regarding the impact of AI chatbot interaction on perceived loneliness. In my free time I like to travel and bake!
Matthew Coleman
Matthew Coleman
My name is Matthew and I’m a fourth year dissertation student with an interest in developmental and positive psychology. I am interested in examining the impact of virtual agents on loneliness. In my spare time i love doing arts and crafts and reading  Â
My name is Matthew and I’m a fourth year dissertation student with an interest in developmental and positive psychology. I am interested in examining the impact of virtual agents on loneliness. In my spare time i love doing arts and crafts and reading  Â
Lab Alumni (Graduated 2025)
Lab Alumni (Graduated 2025)
Rachel Drummond
Rachel Drummond
Emma Anderson
Emma Anderson
Forbes PrenticeÂ
Forbes PrenticeÂ
Saira SaleemÂ
Saira SaleemÂ
Emily Gray
Emily Gray
Maddie Chatt-Ramsey
Maddie Chatt-Ramsey
Nathan Maccines
Nathan Maccines
Rachel Beckett
Rachel Beckett
Robyn Naismith
Robyn Naismith
Fern Dakers
Fern Dakers
Connor Murray
Connor Murray
Holly Galbraith
Holly Galbraith
Hajira Anwari
Hajira Anwari
Lab Alumni (Graduated 2024)
Lab Alumni (Graduated 2024)
Samuel Finnigan
Samuel Finnigan
Annabel Reith
Annabel Reith
Agata Wroniszewska
Agata Wroniszewska
Beatrice Gugliermini
Beatrice Gugliermini
Caitlin Gill
Caitlin Gill
Ciaran Bowman
Ciaran Bowman
Katie McGuire
Katie McGuire
Graham Gallacher
Graham Gallacher
Lisa Young
Lisa Young
Lab Alumni (Graduated 2023)
Lab Alumni (Graduated 2023)
Chris Byrne
Chris Byrne
Ellie Gibson
Ellie Gibson
Fatima Khokhar
Fatima Khokhar
Georgia Hepke
Georgia Hepke
Jodi Bretman
Jodi Bretman
Judith Russell
Judith Russell
Katie Alexander
Katie Alexander
Stephanie Connell
Stephanie Connell
Linzi Crawford
Linzi Crawford
Lucy McCallum
Lucy McCallum
Mairi McLachlan
Mairi McLachlan
Mia Forrest
Mia Forrest
Nicole Martin
Nicole Martin
Shakira Tariq
Shakira Tariq
Lab Alumni (Graduated 2022)
Lab Alumni (Graduated 2022)
Ayodele Joseph
Ayodele Joseph
Alishba Jamil
Alishba Jamil
Blessing Okechukwu
Blessing Okechukwu
Daniel Boatwright
Daniel Boatwright
Ewan Cahill
Ewan Cahill
Jacqueline Black
Jacqueline Black
Katie Barrick
Katie Barrick
Rhys Hewitson
Rhys Hewitson
Mirjam Henno
Mirjam Henno
Naomi Johns
Naomi Johns
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Interested in joining our team?
Whether you are a current or prospective university student, you can join us and work on the lab projects together. Find out more on our designated webpage.
Whether you are a current or prospective university student, you can join us and work on the lab projects together. Find out more on our designated webpage.
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