Michael Elliott, Ph.D.
About Michael Elliott, Ph.D.
Michael Elliott, Ph.D., is a User Experience Researcher at Anomali and a PhD candidate at Liverpool John Moores University, specializing in qualitative-interpretive research on education transitions and mental health.
Title
Michael Elliott, Ph.D., holds the title of User Experience Researcher.
Current Positions
Michael Elliott is currently employed at Anomali as a User Experience Researcher, a role he has held since 2020. Additionally, he is involved with Liverpool John Moores University, where he is pursuing a PhD with the dissertation titled 'Discoursing Performativity for 21st Century Education.'
Education and Expertise
Michael Elliott studied at Liverpool John Moores University, achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education from 2015 to 2020. Prior to his doctoral studies, he completed a Master's in Research in Education and Society at the same institution from 2014 to 2015. He also holds a PGCE in Secondary Education and Teaching from Liverpool Hope University (2013-2014) and a BSc in Psychology from Queen's University Belfast (2005-2009). His research focuses on students' transitions into higher education, with an emphasis on mental health, well-being, mindset theories, and academic resilience.
Research Interests
Michael Elliott's research addresses the mental health and well-being crisis among students and education professionals in the UK. He employs qualitative-interpretive methods, focusing on ethnographic inquiry within postmodern, poststructural, posthuman, and new materialist frameworks. His expertise includes inductive textual analysis techniques such as Critical Discourse Analysis and Thematic Analysis.
Professional Skills and Activities
In addition to his research roles, Michael Elliott has experience in academic journal proofreading, peer reviewing, and copy editing. His background demonstrates a strong capability in maintaining high standards of academic integrity and quality.