Alex is a sociologist with varied expertise. His research is qualitative in nature, meaning that he analyses data involving human participants (e.g., interviews and focus groups). His projects have been diverse and included studies of Christianity, atheism, and near-death experiences. He has also explored the intersections of inequalities concerning gender, class, and disability.
Alex often takes a wellbeing focus in his research, exploring how beliefs and inequalities influence individual and collective wellbeing. With a background in public policy for Artificial Intelligence, Alex is engaged with NGOs and civil society groups addressing AI ethics.