Durham University: School of Government and International Affairs

Empirical Research in Politics, IR, and Security (Spring 2024)

The module aims to provide an overview of the types of research designs most frequently used in empirical research in politics, international relations and security. It aims to marry the theoretical and conceptual insights of the substantive modules with the generic research skills modules of the degree program, focusing explicitly on how to effectively combine theory and empirics in politics, international relations, and security. The module is taught in two blocks, organized around the two main types of research designs: theory-generating (i.e., inductive) and theory-testing (i.e., deductive) research designs.

Core Concepts in Political Science (Spring 2024)

This module provides a critical survey of major research in comparative politics and political science, providing an advanced understanding of major approaches and the principal debates within the field. This module will cover research which uses institutionalist, sociological, behaviouralist, and political economy approaches to study political phenomena. Indicative topics include: state formation, political development, political institutions both in democratic and non-democratic regimes, political economy, electoral rules, representation, legislative political behaviour, voter behaviour, and campaigns and elections. The content of the module will cover both contemporary research within each field as well as classic works. This will give students a background in how the literature in the field has developed over time.

Bocconi University: Department of Social and Political Sciences

Politics and Policymaking (Fall 2022 & 2023)

This course is designed to introduce key concepts, debates, and actors involved in the policymaking process. It takes a comparative lens that is both interdisciplinary and cross-national. Theoretical concepts from political science, public policy, and public administration will be studied and used to analyze real-world problems and evaluate policy solutions.

Current Political Phenomena (Fall 2022 & 2023)

What is the relationship between global health and policy? What are the socioeconomic and political determinants of disease? How have such tiny microorganisms affected the government and politics of states, supranational institutions, and non-state actors throughout history and today? Who are the key actors involved in global health governance and security? And what are key political consequences and concerns of global health policy? This course grapples with these questions as an interdisciplinary take on the complex relationship between government, governance, health, and policy issues through the lens of public policy, political science, and public health. Theoretical concepts from all three fields will be studied and used to analyze real-world problems and evaluate policy options to deal with them from across the globe. The course does not assume any previous knowledge of microbiology, public health, or epidemiology.

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: Division of Public Policy

The Politics and Policy of Global Health (Fall 2021)

What is the relationship between global health and policy? What are the socioeconomic and political determinants of disease? How have such tiny microorganisms affected the government and politics of states, supranational institutions, and non-state actors throughout history and today? Who are the key actors involved in global health governance and security? And what are key political consequences and concerns of global health policy? This course grapples with these questions as an interdisciplinary take on the complex relationship between government, governance, health, and policy issues through the lens of public policy, political science, and public health. Theoretical concepts from all three fields will be studied and used to analyze real-world problems and evaluate policy options to deal with them from across the globe. The course does not assume any previous knowledge of microbiology, public health, or epidemiology.

Undergraduate research opportunities program course: Affordable, Sustainable Fashion (Summer & Fall 2021, Spring & Summer 2022)

This applied research course aims to provide students an opportunity to work with faculty on research projects. The purpose of this research project-based course is to investigate changes in fashion consumption behavior and views on sustainability during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong. The project allows students to directly work with faculty and gain hands-on research experience. It provides students with knowledge related to textile consumption and sustainability, enhances their analytical and critical thinking skills, teaches them how to effectively conduct literature reviews, and develops their skills in handling software for analysis and reference management purposes.

Georgetown University: School of Continuing Studies

economic policy academy (summer 2017-)

This course is an interdisciplinary take on the complex role of states (and other governing entities) and markets through the lens of both economics and political science. Theoretical concepts from both fields are studied and used to analyze real-world problems and evaluate policy options to deal with them from across the globe. Topics covered include globalization, basic microeconomics, poverty and inequality, the welfare state, trade and domestic policy, development and institutional change, behavioral economics and public policy, fiscal and monetary policy in the US, foreign aid, and the economics of conflict.

International Law Institute (Summer 2016)

This course provides a theoretical and practical understanding of the field of international law and human rights, how they overlap, and what global issues and crises directly apply to these concepts. Topics covered include public and private international law, conflict law, business and human rights, gender and human rights, the role of science in international law, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the human rights of immigration.

Trial By Jury (Summer 2015)

This course is an introduction to the history of, context around, and legal proceedings in a trial by jury system in the United States. The course provides both a conceptual and practical component, with lectures and two mock trial cases. Topics covered include the American legal system, juries and the courtroom, and comparative legal systems.

Georgetown University: Department of Government

United States Political Systems – Teaching Assistant for Michele Swers (Spring 2017)

International Law – Teaching Assistant for Catherine Lotrionte (Fall 2016)

Elements of Political Theory – Teaching Assistant for Richard Boyd (Spring 2016)

Comparative Political Systems – Teaching Assistant for Father Matthew Carnes (Fall 2015)

Comparative Political Systems – Teaching Assistant for Thane Gustafson (Spring 2015)

Comparative Political Systems – Teaching Assistant for Father Matthew Carnes (Fall 2014)

University of Massachusetts Amherst: Learning Resource Center

Chemistry 112 – Supplemental Instructor for Scott Garman (Fall 2006 & 2007)

MIT High School Summer Program

The United Nations and World Affairs – Course Instructor (Summer 2004).