Profile

Academic Expertise

As an interdisciplinary scholar, my research examines energy geopolitics, energy security, threats to critical infrastructure, and the application of practice theory in international relations, with particular emphasis on questions of nomos.

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.

Media and Outreach

As host and producer of The IR thinker, an esteemed international podcast, 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
• Critical Infrastructure Security
• Practice Theory in International Relations

For more information, please visit the RESEARCH section of this website.

Management Consulting

• Geopolitical Risk & Strategic Foresight
• Cross-Cultural Leadership & Negotiations
• Global Partnerships & Innovation

For more information, please visit the MANAGEMENT CONSULTING 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.