Bio / C.V.

I am an anthropologist of economy specializing in religious, food, and post-modern economies. My dissertation research was based in Milan, Italy, where I explored halal certification industry. In the field of economics, halal is often thought of as a universal standard, however, I suggest that the implementation of halal certification in non-Muslim majority countries shapes a way to lessen the tensions of diversity within Islam. 

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I have extensive experience applying my research experience pedagogically. My teaching interests include courses on the socio-cultural perspectives on economy including courses on the anthropology of craft; culture, biotechnology, and environment; and the anthropology of Web 3.0. In addition to teaching the introductory course to cultural anthropology twice, I have also taught my own course called "Food, Nation Place" three times as an instructor of record. I also have experience teaching and applying archaeological field methods. 

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Currently, I am a post-doctoral researcher for an E.U. funded project called GEAP-3. In this role, I study societal responses to the uses of CRISPR in food with a particular emphasis on how the technology might affect existing social inequalities. As part of the project, I am also producing a podcast called “Eating Tech,” which will explore topics such as bioethics in science through the lens of CRISPR. The podcast will be available in December 2022.