I am a PhD candidate in Science and Technology Studies (STS) at KULT, and I am research the global innovation system surrounding tidal energy devices. The working title of my project is "Following the Tidal Stream: Green and Just Paths to Innovation Systems". In this study, I am analyzing the tidal sector through a lens of (global) innovation systems and regional transitions. The research is scheduled to be completed in 2028.

My academic background is in international relations, German studies, energy systems and transitions, and environmental science. I received my BA from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 2018 with a double major in International Studies, focusing on international security, cooperation, and norms, and German Language, Literature, and Culture. My capstone project was titled "Intervention Recommendation for Bosnia and Herzegovina: Lessons from History", where I investigated the post-conflict public health outcomes and disparities across Bosnia and Herzegovina in connection the governance structures established by the Dayton Accords. In 2022, I was awarded a Master of Science in Environmental Governance from the University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-Universität). The title of my master's thesis is "Understanding the Transitions: A Qualitative Comparative Analysis of Electricity Supply Strategies in EU Member States for 2030". During the thesis research, I worked at Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems in the REMod, providing the intial techno-economic and sociopolitical analysis for expanding the model to the other EU member states.