My academic research is primarily focused on the applications of networks science. How network structure influences the spreading of information and behaviour. The social mechanisms that allow for the emergence of different behaviours on networks. How social networks can shape and be reflective of the online and real-world debate around public deliberative process (such as the Irish Marriage referendum). How to use social networks to isolate groups with differing attitudes. How differing groups interact and how their connectivity meditates the information diffusion between them. I am also keenly interested in the application of statistical methods to real-world problems for industry.