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Academic Expertise
As an interdisciplinary scholar, I am driven by a passion for rigorous research and impactful discovery. My research investigates the dynamics of energy geopolitics, security, diplomacy, and global governance, exploring how states navigate strategic interdependencies, mitigate geopolitical risks, and shape regional and international order through institutional and normative frameworks.
Education
- PhD Candidate, International Relations and European Studies, Metropolitan University Prague (ongoing).
- MA, International Policy and Diplomacy, Staffordshire University, United Kingdom.
- Bachelor’s Degree, Banking Management, College of Banking, Prague.
Teaching and Public Speaking
My passion for teaching engages students, professionals, and diplomatic audiences through advanced lectures and compelling presentations. I translate complex global issues into practical insights, fostering critical understanding.
Advisory and Management
I provide strategic advisory services at the intersection of executive leadership and international affairs. Also, I lead the design and implementation of international partnerships and innovation initiatives that drive organisational growth, cultural synergy, and strategic excellence.
Media and Outreach
As host and producer of ‘IR thinker‘, an esteemed international talk show, I facilitate thought-provoking discussions with global experts, offering nuanced perspectives on international affairs.
Connect with me to explore consulting services, watch ‘IR thinker’ episodes, or discuss collaborative opportunities.
Research Focus
- Energy Geopolitics and Energy Security
- Geopolitical Risk and International Security
- Institutionalism, Norms, and Global Governance
For more information, please visit the RESEARCH section of this website.
Advisory
- Geopolitics, Foreign Policy & Risk Intelligence
- Executive Leadership & Strategic Advisory
For more information, please visit the ADVISORY section of this website.
Management
- Global Partnerships and Innovation
- Operational Leadership and Organisational Resilience
For more information, please visit the MANAGEMENT section of this website.
Affiliation
PhD Candidate / Graduate Teaching Assistant
2020 – present, International Relations and European Studies
Dissertation: The Sino-Russian Role in the Northeast Asian Energy Cooperation
Metropolitan University Prague, Czechia
Public Speaking
22. November 2023, Coherent EU Diplomacy in the Face of the War in Ukraine: Striving for a Unified Response, Prague, Czech Republic
2. May 2022, Late Night Diplomacy conference in Prague, Czech Republic, speech: “Energy Relations of Europe – Security vs. Sustainability”
5. – 6. October 2021, 13th International Symposium on the Czech Foreign Policy: Post-pandemic Foreign Policy: Strengthening Resilience, Prospects and Pitfalls in Prague, Czech Republic, speech: “Decarbonisation in Northeast Asia – South Korean Perspectives”
27. – 28. May 2021, 10th International Conference of the University of Finance and Administration in Prague, Czech Republic: “FINANCIAL MARKETS 2021 – Innovation and Sustainability”, speech: “Cyberterrorism: A Global Threat to Financial Institutions”
14. – 16. December 2020, International Masaryk Conference for Ph.D. Students and Young Researchers 2020, speech: “Russia’s Turn to the East: The Origins of Intellectual Discourse”
International Mobility
19 May 2025 – 23 May 2025, European University Institute, Florence, Italy. A visiting PhD scholar.
16 January 2023 – 15 May 2023, School of International Relations, University of St Andrews, Scotland. A visiting PhD scholar.
10 July 2022 – 10 January 2023, Department of Politics and International Relations – University of Dundee, Scotland. A visiting PhD scholar.
1 Feb – 1 April 2022, Centre for Energy, Petroleum & Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) – University of Dundee, Scotland. A visiting PhD scholar.