Paul’s research interests are concerned with understanding the nuances of socio-economic impact and development as they interact with people, places and policy. He utilises a range of approaches found at the intersection of Economics, Sociology and Psychology, including socio-economic impact analysis, local economic modelling, action research, social indicator development and social cost-benefit analysis.
Paul is currently applying Social Return on Investment (SROI) to impact measurement in the fields of community health, employment inclusivity, tree health and farmer wellbeing; and amongst others is a contributor to the AHRC Changing Treescapes and Defra Local Perspectives projects.
He is a Wellbeing Facilitator for the University, was UoA Coordinator for the CCRI’s REF submissions of 2014 and 2021 and is a qualified Personal Performance Coach. He joined the CCRI in 2002 and was awarded the title of Professor in 2013.