Teaching
I have more than eight years of experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in UK higher education, including at King's College London and the London School of Economics and Political Science.
My teaching covers international political economy, comparative politics, public policy, global governance and Middle East politics. I draw on my research to connect theoretical debates with empirical evidence and contemporary political developments.
I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
Photography by Alicja Korbinska
Teaching Approach
My teaching combines theoretical discussion, empirical analysis and comparative approaches. I encourage students to examine political and economic developments across different historical and institutional contexts, paying particular attention to evidence and competing explanations.
Research is an important part of this approach. My work on political institutions, political Islam, authoritarianism, gender norms and public policy informs classroom discussions and provides opportunities to connect academic debates with substantive political questions.
I use case studies, structured discussion and student presentations to develop analytical reasoning and independent argumentation.
Participation and Discussion
I place importance on creating an inclusive environment for classroom discussion. Students bring different academic backgrounds, perspectives and levels of confidence to seminars, and I seek to provide several ways for them to participate.
Short written exercises, paired discussions, group activities and student-led presentations help students formulate their arguments before engaging in wider discussion.
In teaching politically contested subjects, I encourage students to distinguish empirical claims from normative judgements and to engage critically with different interpretations.
Integrated Learning Technologies
I have experience teaching in person, online and in hybrid formats, using integrated learning technologies to support course delivery and student engagement.
Digital learning environments, including Moodle and KEATS, have supported the organisation of teaching materials, communication with students and independent learning beyond the classroom.
Research Methods and Supervision
My teaching experience includes qualitative and quantitative research methods, including statistics for political science. I draw on my own empirical research to illustrate methodological questions and the interpretation of evidence.
I have supervised undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, including work awarded distinction. My supervision focuses on developing research questions, engaging with relevant literature, selecting appropriate methods and organising independent research.
Teaching Experience
King's College London
Department of European & International Studies
Lecturer in International Political Economy, teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Selected modules include:
- European Union and Global Capitalism
- Global Governance and International Organisations
- Public Policy in Europe
- International Political Economy
- Middle East Politics
London School of Economics and Political Science
Department of Government
My teaching experience at LSE includes comparative politics, government and political analysis, with an emphasis on critical discussion, research-led teaching and methodological skills.