Philosopher & Theologian
- 15+ years of professional experience as a teacher, lecturer, and module convener
- Recognised excellence as an instructor of theology, ethics, and spirituality and psychology and mental health
- Author of 15+ book chapters or articles with well-known academic journals and publishers
- Published book monograph on Lacan and John of the Cross with Palgrave Macmillan
- PhD, MA, BA, PGCE, and Post-doctoral degree in Theology and Philosophical Theology
- Experienced academic editor with the University of Nottingham’s Taiwan Insight Journal and other academic publishers
- Expert at utilising the latest technology and software to deliver a seamless lecturing experience to students
EDUCATION
- PhD in Philosophical Theology (No Corrections), St Mary’s University Twickenham, 2019
- MA in Pastoral Theology (Distinction), St Mary’s University Twickenham, 2009
- PGCE in Further Education, Greenwich University, 2012
- BA, Single Honours in Theology, Philosophy and Religious studies, St Mary’s University Twickenham, 2007
AREAS OF SPECIALISATION
Teaching:
- Theology: Systematic and pastoral
- Spirituality
- Philosophical Theology
- Analytic Philosophical tradition
- Ethics: Normative and metaethics
Specialisation in Research:
- Psychoanalysis and mental health: clinic and theory
- Mystical Theology
- Continental Philosophy
EXPERIENCE
- Module Convener and Lecturer at St Mary’s University, Theology, Philosophy and Ethics and Mystical Theology and Spiritual Direction, September 2021-Present
- Editor for publishers: 2021-Present:
- “A New Beginning or More of the Same? (2021): The European Union and East Asia After Brexit”
- “Psychoanalysis and the Politics of the Family (Palgrave, 2023): The Crisis of Initiation” (The Palgrave Lacan Series)
- “Beyond the Analogical Imagination (Cambridge University Press, September 2023): The Theological Anthropology of David Tracy”
- Visiting lecturer and Independent Researcher, 2021-Present
- Proofreader and Copy Editor at Taiwan Insight, 2020-Present
- Head and founder of philosophical organisation SISOPP (Saigon International School of Practical Philosophy) in Ho Chi Minh City, 2016
- Tutor of English, 2016
- Religious Education and Core Curriculum Teacher at Saint Francis Xavier College Clapham, 2009- 2016
- Visiting lecturer at St Mary’s University College lecturing on Contemporary Themes in Philosophy and Theology, 2013-2015
- Programme leader for youth retreat centre (SPEC) at All Saints Pastoral Centre, 2008-2009.
- English language tutor to a family in Lublin, Poland, 2008
- Volunteer Pastoral Care assistant to the YMCA, 2007-2004.
- Martial arts coach to Liverpool University Student Union Wushu Association, 2001-2004
AWARDS
- Dissertation Prize at St Mary’s University College, 2007
- British Citizenship Award, 2001
- British National Champion in Chinese Martial Arts, 2003