Stuart joined St George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2022 as Director of Veterinary Professionalism, following 14 years at Massey University where he served as a Senior Lecturer in Veterinary and Animal Science. His expertise is centered on veterinary professionalism, including veterinary communication and education, and he has authored more than 26 publications, conference proceedings, and posters in these areas. Stuart is deeply committed to active learning approaches that foster strong student engagement. Outside of academia, he enjoys unwinding to thrash metal guitar solos, and counts Evel Knievel as his current hero.