Research I am a PhD researcher in Biological Environmental Sciences looking at sustainable development and conservation conflict using video games.
I am interested in how we can use video games in response to climate change and sustainable development in relation to decision-making and stakeholder engagement
Background My background is in Psychology. I have a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Stirling and a MSc in Psychological Research Methods. My Masters dissertation focused on how we can use Minecraft Education to educate children on climate change, and explore video games' impact on eco-anxiety.
Video games, climate change, decision-making, SDGs, trade-offs, conservation conflict, blue crabs, Chesapeake Bay
Conference Paper (published)
Integration of games and models as an approach to support inclusive environmental conservation
Samuel M, Duthie B, Corcoran C, Auala S & Bunnefeld N (2026) Integration of games and models as an approach to support inclusive environmental conservation. In: FDG '26: Foundations of Digital Games, Copenhagen Denmark, 10.08.2026-13.08.2026. ACM, pp. 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1145/3815598.3815695
Demonstrator
GEOU2GE - Global Environmental Issues ENVU1BP - Building Planet Earth GEOU1PP - People and the Environment