​I am a PhD researcher in Polar Studies at the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, where I study Antarctica’s changing soundscapes and approach listening as an embodied and epistemological practice. My work draws on field experience in the Arctic and Antarctica, where I’ve contributed to expedition and science teams as a polar guide and field recordist.

I am the author of Podcasting as a Research Method, a book that rethinks podcasting not just as a tool for science communication, but as a site of inquiry — where knowledge emerges through dialogue, voice, and relational engagement. Across my research, I’m particularly interested in creative methodologies, including sound-based approaches.

My background is interdisciplinary by design. I hold a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Cambridge, where I produced award-winning research on the impact of COVID-19 on higher education. Before that, I completed three full-time Bachelor’s degrees simultaneously (Philosophy, Literary & Cultural Studies, and International Relations).

Alongside academia, I am the founder of The Smart Rebel, where I coach gifted, neurodivergent individuals and entrepreneurs to translate their intensity and complexity into meaningful, sustainable work.

I regularly give lectures, workshops, and keynotes at universities and conferences worldwide on topics such as:
🎙️ Podcasting as a research method
🎙️ Soundscape research and tourism in polar places
🎙️ Career, education and life design for gifted individuals
🎙️ Rethinking academia and education

I’m always open to collaborations, speaking invitations, and conversations that push the boundaries of how we research, create, and think. Please get in touch for more information.