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.

NSW Young Tall Poppy Award, 2020

Science and Technology STEM Ambassador, 2020

ABC Radio National Top 5 Scientist, 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).

One award for contributions to postgraduate community from the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney, for the work I did in my role as student representative.

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.

Most of my teaching is in statistics and research methods. I have taught this in various Schools at the University of Sydney, to tertiary students of all levels. In general my teaching has been recognised as being popular amongst the students, due to my ability to explain highly technical issues in plain English. I was appointed as the first Postgraduate Teaching Fellow (aka Senior Tutor) in the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney and had roles in coordinating the various statistics courses within the School.

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.