Dea has a strong academic background where she has gained an advanced level of research knowledge. She has a developed understanding of the theoretical and practical nuances of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Dea’s area of expertise is behavioural science; understanding the mental processes that inform human behaviour and decision-making in different contexts, and how they can be appealed to. She applies this knowledge to the development of research instruments and the evaluation of interventions in various fields including sustainability and innovation.