Alex joined the University of Plymouth in 2023 as a Lecturer in Oral Sciences, specialising in instructing students across Years 1 to 3 who are pursuing a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Bachelor of Dental Therapy & Hygiene (BDTH), and the Foundation year for Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (BMS). Alex's primary teaching areas encompass dental materials and research methodologies. Moreover, Alex serves as the lead for Student Voice and Feedback within the Peninsula Dental School, catering specifically to BDS and BDTH students.

Alex's academic journey began with the completion of a BSc in Medical Sciences & Humanities, followed by the attainment of an MSc in Nanomedicine, both of which were obtained at Swansea University. In 2016, Alex embarked on a doctoral program under the guidance of Prof. Graham Davis at Queen Mary University of London. During this period, Alex's research efforts were focused on the development of biomimetic 3D-printed teeth, aimed at enhancing dental education.