I’m a researcher working in the overlap of philosophy of action, philosophy of psychology, and philosophy of mind—basically, I’m focused on figuring out how and why we’re motivated to act. My PhD thesis, Desires and Motivation, is an intersection of philosophy of mind, philosophy of action, philosophy of psychology, and phenomenology. In it, I argue that desires aren’t actually necessary (or enough) to motivate someone to act, and I offer a phenomenological take on what drives motivation. I’m also fascinated by collective motivation—like how crowds (rioters, sports fans, etc.) manage to coordinate their actions. I like investigating how joint action in crowds works, using my theory of motivation as an alternative to the usual theories about collective intention.

Alongside my academic research, I’ve developed a strong interest in publishing and editorial work. I’m an experienced researcher, published author, and peer reviewer for journals including Philosophical Psychology, Neuroethics, and Mind & Language.