In three words or phrases: Laid-back, supportive, curiosity-driven.
Provision of Training
I am happy to give guidance on technical aspects of your PhD and direct you towards resources I've found helpful in the past. As the PhD progresses, the hope is that you will be able to find more and more resources you need independently, but I am always happy to help out where I'm able to.
Progression Monitoring and Management
I like to meet students regularly even when at a phase of work where progress has been slow; that way, we can discuss plans for overcoming progression hurdles before they become an issue.
Communication
I tend to communicate only during "standard" working hours but pride myself on having a fast response time and an open-door policy in the department.
Meetings
PhD Students can expect scheduled meetings with me at least once per fortnight. These meetings will be a mixture of face-to-face and via video chat or telephone. I am usually contactable for an instant response on every working day.
Work Patterns
The timing of work in my lab is completely flexible, and (other than attending pre-arranged meetings) I expect students to manage their own time.
Notice Period for Feedback
I need at least 2 weeks' notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5,000 words.
