Interests and expertise
I am an MSc student in Biodiversity, Conservation, and Management in the Geography and Environment Department at the University of Oxford. For my master’s dissertation, I am supervised by Dr. William Thompson, researching the climate suitability of cocoa in West Africa and refining this analysis using microclimatic data. I have developed a strong interest in interdisciplinary research, extending beyond physical geography to explore environmental policy, ethics, and law through core modules and electives in my master’s programme. I am enthusiastic about learning from and contributing to ongoing environmental research, including assessing the impacts of legal frameworks on biodiversity and human well-being, and particularly analysing quantitative data and translating it into environmental policy.
Background
My undergraduate studies have centred on understanding environmental processes and on identifying and devising solutions related to human utilisation. I spent several months in Svalbard in the Arctic, monitoring carbon emissions from wetlands and pingos, which are typical permafrost landforms, and created a seasonal diffusion model. Alongside my studies, I completed internships with a state environmental agency focused on coastal protection and nature conservation, and with a think tank specialising in climate foreign policy. Beyond academics, I enjoy photography, capturing fieldwork and journeys. I am honoured to serve as the Environment and Ethics Representative at Christ Church College and engage into the Nature Positive Universities network.