My work combines academic research, policy advisory, and leadership of international initiatives connecting universities, governments, and research communities.

Academic Research

PhD in International Relations – University of Kent

Research on the origins and development of Global Britain and the role of ideas in shaping British foreign policy from 1945 to the post-Brexit period. My research focuses on British foreign policy, UK–EU relations, and the role of ideas on foreign policy.

Leadership & Governance

President – PARSUK

Executive leadership of a UK-based research and policy organisation representing a network of over 2,000 researchers and students. The role involves organisational strategy, institutional partnerships, and engagement with governments, universities, and international organisations.

Policy & Advocacy Lead – Horizon Europe CONNECTS-UK

Leadership of the policy and advocacy workstream within a European Commission-funded initiative designed to strengthen scientific collaboration between the UK and the EU.

Policy Advisory & Projects

British Council Research Project

Principal Investigator on a cross-border research project examining UK–EU research engagement and collaboration.

Policy Advisory

Advisory work with governments, universities, and international research networks on research policy, higher education cooperation, and international collaboration.

International Research Initiatives

Development and coordination of initiatives connecting researchers, policymakers, and institutions through international partnerships and strategic engagement.