Education
June 2017–Jan. 2021 Doctor of Philosophy in Greek Philology, Summa cum laude
University of Regensburg, Germany
Thesis: “The Hymnography of the Middle Byzantine Ecclesiastic
Rite & Its Festal Theology: Intsroduction – Edition –
Commentary”
Sep. 2014–May 2020 Doctoral Coursework & Comprehensive Examinations in
Theology Fordham University, New York, USA
Sep. 2012–May 2013 Master of Arts in Orthodox Theology, Summa cum laude
St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, New York, USA
Thesis: “Kenosis & Metanoia: The Acquisition and Actualization
of Knowledge in Origen’s Homilies on Jeremiah”
Oct. 2011–June 2012 Master of Studies in Theology (Patristics)
University of Oxford, UK
Thesis: “The Use and Interpretation of the Lord’s Prayer to the
End of the Fourth Century”
Oct. 2008–June 2011 Bachelor of Arts in Theology, First Class
University of Oxford, UK
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Oct. 2022–present Postdoctoral Researcher (DFG-Eigene Stelle)
Principle Investigator, DFG Project #507706015: “Hymning the
Transfiguration of Christ in the Greek East: Heortology,
Thematic Development, and Theological Contributions”
Lehrstuhl für Liturgiewissenschaft, University of Regensburg,
Germany
Oct. 2021–Sep. 2022 Junior Research Fellow
Centre for Advanced Studies (DFG-FOR 2770) “Beyond Canon_”:
Heterotopias of Religious Authority in Ancient Christianity,
University of Regensburg, Germany
June 2017–Sep. 2020 Research Assistant
Research Training Group (DFG-GRK 2337) Metropolität in der
Vormoderne, University of Regensburg, Germany
Sep. 2014–May 2017 Graduate Teaching Fellow & Research Assistant
Fordham University, New York, USA
June–Aug. 2016 Summer Graduate Assistant
Fordham University, New York, USA
Sep.–Dec. 2013 Teaching Assistant
St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, New York, USA
PROJECTS & GRANTS
Dec. 2018 New Directions in Orthodox Christian Thought and Practice
Invited Project Member, The Oslo Coalition on Freedom of
Religion or Belief, Norwegian Centre for Human Rights
Feb. 2018–July 2020 Contemporary Eastern Orthodox Identity and the Challenges of
Pluralism and Sexual Diversity in a Secular Age
Project Co-Ordinator & Research Partner, British Council
“Bridging Voices” scheme in partnership with the University of
Exeter & Fordham University, New York
PRIZES, AWARDS & FUNDING
June 2022 Promotionspreis 2022
Der Förderverein der Fakultät für Katholische Theologie der
Universität Regensburg e.V.
July 2017 Summer Seminar Travel Grant
Tantur Ecumenical Institute, University of Notre Dame, USA
June–July 2016 National Hellenic Research Foundation Palaeography Workshop
Travel Grant
Department of Theology/Orthodox Christian Studies Center,
Fordham University, USA
June–Aug. 2015 Summer Research Fellowship & Professional Development Grant
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Fordham University,
New York, USA
Aug. 2013–Jan. 2014 Dean’s Fellow
St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, New York, USA
May 2013 Special Commendation for MA Thesis
St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, New York, USA
May 2009–Jun. 2011 Scholarship
Keble College, University of Oxford, UK