I encourage students to question dominant assumptions and orthodox explanations of global politics, and to connect theoretical debates to concrete political, economic, and social processes. Across political and international relations theory, international political economy, and conflict and peace studies, I expect students to debate competing interpretations and examine how power operates in practice.
My teaching combines strong analytical foundations with structured classroom methods, including case-study workshops, role-plays and simulations, and a mix of traditional and multimedia assessment such as student-produced podcasts and blogs. These approaches are intended not simply to increase engagement, but to develop analytical precision, independent judgement, and the ability to take seriously perspectives students may initially disagree with.
My teaching is closely informed by my research on political economy, armed conflict, and peace processes. I draw directly on this work in lectures and seminars, using empirical cases to show how abstract concepts help make sense of real-world dynamics. I also design simulations around core practical challenges in international relations, such as Colombia’s peace negotiations and counterinsurgency decision-making, allowing students to grapple with strategic, ethical, and political trade-offs rather than treating policy as an abstract exercise.
I design teaching with inclusivity in mind, recognising that students arrive with different academic backgrounds and levels of confidence. Sessions are structured with multiple entry points through discussion, visual and digital tools, and scaffolded assessment, alongside clear and constructive feedback that supports intellectual development and confidence in students’ own analytical voice.
I am an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), and committed to research-led teaching that equips students to analyse power, conflict, and political economy with confidence and rigour.
Current Position
Lecturer in International Relations and Security Studies, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), United Kingdom
Modules led and taught:
Politics of War and Organised Violence (Level 6)
Debating International Relations Theories (Level 5)
Being Politically Engaged (Level 4)
Study Skills in Politics and International Relations (Level 4)
Modules taught on:
Research Methods for International Relations (Level 7)
Advanced International Theories: Concepts and Perspectives’ (Level 7)
Critical Security Studies (Level 7)
Challenging Western-Centrism in International Relations (Level 6)
Previous Teaching Experience
University of Nottingham - School of Politics and International Relations
Teaching Associate
Global Security (Level 5)
International Political Economy and Global Development (Level 5)
Introduction to Political Theory (Level 4)