Academic Trajectory

Academic Honors

A detailed record of scholarly degrees, institutional fellowships, and research residencies that define my professional practice.

Current RoleScholar & Curator
Primary FieldHistory of Science
ExpertiseMuseum Curation
Core FocusMaterial Culture
2018 – 2022Completed
PhD in History of Science
University of Oxford, Research Fellowship

Specialized in the intersection of early modern scientific instruments and museum curation. Dissertation focused on the material culture of 17th-century optics.

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Key Achievements

  • Published monograph on optical instrument provenance.
  • Curated exhibition on 17th-century scientific visual culture.
  • Awarded institutional research grant for archival study.

Core Coursework

History of Scientific InstrumentsMuseum Curation TheoryEarly Modern EpistemologyAdvanced Archival Methods
Archival Research
Scientific History
Material Analysis
2016 – 2018Completed
MA in Museum Studies
University of Cambridge, Curatorial Track

Focused on the preservation and interpretation of scientific artifacts within public museum spaces, emphasizing visitor engagement and historical accuracy.

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Key Achievements

  • Developed digital cataloging system for scientific collections.
  • Led public workshops on historical scientific methods.
  • Collaborated on permanent gallery installation design.

Core Coursework

Museum Management & EthicsExhibition Design PrinciplesPublic History & OutreachCollection Management
Museum Curation
Artifact Preservation
Public Education
2012 – 2016Completed
BA in History & Philosophy
University of Chicago, Honors Program

Foundational studies in the history of ideas, logic, and the philosophical underpinnings of scientific inquiry throughout the Enlightenment.

Degree Completion: 100%100%

Key Achievements

  • Graduated with departmental honors in history.
  • Authored thesis on scientific discourse in the 18th century.
  • Participated in undergraduate research symposiums.

Core Coursework

History of Enlightenment SciencePhilosophy of ScienceClassical Logic & RhetoricResearch Methodology
Historical Analysis
Philosophical Logic
Academic Writing

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Athletics & Physical Rigor

Physical endurance as foundational stamina.

High-volume training provides the steady stamina demanded by historical research, museum curation, and long studio hours. Physical discipline remains an empirical practice: testing cadence, measuring adaptation, and maintaining clear thought under load.

Endurance runner on a quiet misty coastal route at dawn
REGIME ARCHIVE
Primary DisciplineDistance Running & Sculling
Active Cadence50–70 MPW Base
AffiliationMasters Rowing & Club Athletics

Documented training logs maintain empirical tracking across aerobic thresholds, ground contact times, and seasonal splits mirroring scholarly methodologies.

01 / DISTANCEAerobic Capacity & Focus

Ultra-Distance & Road Marathons

Structured high-mileage road and trail blocks that cultivate the psychological patience and persistent energy required for multi-year archival excavations.

02 / WATERWAYSRhythm, Balance & Precision

Single Scull & Open Rowing

Early-morning river sessions demanding unbroken technical balance, acute tactile feedback, and total immersion away from digital surfaces.

03 / EQUILIBRIUMPhysical-Cognitive Feedback

Sustained Mental Calibration

Treating systematic physical strain not as an escape from academic research, but as an empirical discipline that sharpens clarity and creative output.

ANNUAL VOLUME3,200+ kmRoad running, trail endurance & ergometer
MARATHON PR2h 48m 12sBoston & Chicago Qualifier standard
ON-WATER EXPEDITIONS14 SeasonsHead of the Charles & regional regattas
TRAINING CONSISTENCY6 Days / WkPeriodized around curatorial schedules