Adjunct Lecturer | Visiting Scholar |
International Relations & Conflict Resolution

I am a mixed-methods researcher and peacebuilding practitioner with over 16 years of experience across international NGOs, the UNDP, think tanks, and academic institutions. Currently, I serve as a Visiting Scholar at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University and as a Visiting Fellow at the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs at the Australian National University. My research examines war termination, peacemaking and peacebuilding, power-sharing, and rebel groups. Alongside several articles in progress, I am developing a book, How Civil Wars End: The Influence of Rebel Groups. I have been supported by numerous grants and awards, most recently from the International Peace Research Association (IPRA) Foundation.

My practitioner background informs much of my scholarship. Over the past decade and a half, I have supported peace negotiations across Tracks 1, 1.5, and 2; designed and facilitated dialogue processes; contributed to violence reduction strategies; advised on governance transitions; and carried out conflict analyses. My experience spans South and Southeast Asia, with deep expertise on Myanmar and additional fieldwork in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. Beyond the region, I have worked globally with local partners in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

Teaching and training are also central to my work. I specialize in applied and experiential learning, drawing on case-based teaching, simulations, and authentic assessments to connect theory to practice. With a background in curriculum and course design, I aim to equip students with practical skills for real-world work in international affairs. In Spring 2026, I will be teaching a new graduate course on International Peace Mediation.

My commentary has appeared in outlets such as The New York Times, Channel News Asia, Reuters, Voice of America, ABC News, and War on the Rocks. I have also spoken at numerous conferences and briefed senior government officials, elected representatives, and business leaders.

Based in Washington, DC, I am open to research collaborations and currently seeking academic opportunities, while also available for provide part-time consulting services. Feel free to connect with me via LinkedIn or email.