I am a social anthropologist based at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. I specialise in the anthropology of gender, masculinity and health and have been conducting ethnographic research in Central Asia since 2015 and in Ethiopia since 2024. My anthropological approach delves into gender dynamics and social inequalities, with an emphasis on engaging men and boys to promote health and well-being in a global context.

After completing my PhD, I have been part of the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team to contribute to epidemic preparedness and response across low- and middle-income countries. I am currently involved in several research projects, including integrating social science into Africa CDC's public health operations, exploring the challenges faced by female healthcare workers in Brazil, and examining the sociocultural barriers to mental health inventions in Uganda. 

In addition, I am working on my forthcoming book The Voyage to Manhood in the 'New Uzbekistan': Tashkent Dreams which is under contract with Amsterdam University Press. I am fluent in both Uzbek, Uyghur and Chinese.

When I need a break from research, I go long-distance cycling.