Ben joined King’s College London in 2024 as a Research Associate in Human Neuroscience after completing a PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Bristol. His PhD research explored the mechanisms of ultrasound neuromodulation, using a combination of electrophysiology, molecular biology, and advanced bioimaging methods to investigate how focused ultrasound waves can influence neuronal excitability, synaptic function, and plasticity.

At King’s, in Dr Ricci Hannah's lab, Ben’s work broadly focuses on human neurophysiology, with an emphasis on the use of non-invasive brain stimulation techniques—including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)—in combination with electromyography (EMG), electroencephalography (EEG), and behavioural measures. His current projects span investigations of the neurophysiological basis of motor control, neuronal excitability, motor learning and plasticity.

One key strand of his research, supported by the Academy of Medical Sciences, is examining how commonly prescribed epilepsy medications alter brain excitability, with the goal of developing predictive and monitoring tools for epilepsy treatment.