I completed my BSc (Psych), GradDipSci (Psych, with Merit) and my PhD in the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney. My fourth year thesis and PhD were supervised by Professor Bob Boakes.

I have worked at the University of Sydney (in Psychology, Business, Agriculture and various other areas), Macquarie University (synaesthesia study), Southern Cross University and now CQUniversity. I have also guest lectured at various places, including New York University.

RESEARCH

NSW Young Tall Poppy Award, 2020

Science and Technology STEM Ambassador, 2020

ABC Radio National Top 5 Scientist, 2019

Vice Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Research (Early Career), CQUniversity, 2019

Dean's Award for Outstanding Research (Early Career), CQUniversity, 2019

Publication awards: School of Psychology at the University of Sydney (2012, 2013, 2014), Southern Cross University (2015, 2016) and CQUniversity (2017, 2018, 2019).

TEACHING

2021: Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Exemplary Practice in Learning and Teaching. Awarded for supporting Psychology Honours students to move from statistics anxiety to advanced proficiency and confidence through an empathetic student-centred approach.

2021, T1: Student Voice Commendation, PSYC14047 Advanced Data Analysis.

2021, T1: Student Unit and Teaching Evaluations Diamond Award, PSYC14047 Advanced Data Analysis.

2020, T2: Student Voice Commendation, PSYC14047 Advanced Data Analysis.

2020, T2: Student Unit and Teaching Evaluations Silver Award, PSYC14047 Advanced Data Analysis.

2020, T1: Student Voice Commendation, PSYC14047 Advanced Data Analysis.

2020, T1: Student Unit and Teaching Evaluations Silver Award, PSYC14047 Advanced Data Analysis.

SERVICE AND VALUES

2022: CQUniversity Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence, EXCEL Award.

The award recognised that I have “consistently excelled in your position and demonstrated integrity and a strong commitment to the mission and values of the University.”

2022: CQUniversity Values Award

For service above and beyond what is required of my position, and exemplifying CQU’s core values

2009: University of Sydney School of Psychology Alumni Association Award for Contribution to Postgraduate Student Community and Activity

I am regularly interviewed on radio and for newspaper or website articles about my various research topics, particularly gambling and wine expertise. I have also appeared on television shows such as ABC's Catalyst.

In 2019, I was selected as one of the ABC Radio National Top 5 Scientists.

I have taught statistics and research methods since 2007, first at the University of Sydney and now CQUniversity. I'm known for describing complex statistical concepts in plain language, and have won a few teaching awards for this. Please see awards above.

I have also lectured on taste and smell perception, both within the University of Sydney and to various other groups.

During my undergraduate degree, I worked in sensory market research, designing and analysing research that tested consumer reactions to new food products.

I am responsible for conducting high-level research on gambling issues, including determining research questions, designing the research methodology, conducting statistical analyses, writing papers and attracting research funding.

Survey design and programming (especially in Qualtrics - see my Qualtrics tips at https://www.alexmtrussell.com.au/qualtrics ), as well as various statistical programs. All very dry, I know! I'm also interested in exploring research methodologies. 

I use a range of software for statistical analyses, including but not limited to: SPSS, R, MPlus, Excel, JASP, Jamovi and various others. They each serve different purposes.

For other research needs, I use a wide range of software to suit the requirements of the situation.

I have also conducted complex surveys using the Qualtrics survey platform.

In 2020-1, I guest edited a special section in the Journal of Behavioral Studies on sports and esports betting.