I am an Assistant Professor of International Studies at Pepperdine University (Malibu, California) and an Affiliated Faculty member of the Keck Institute for Data Science. I hold a PhD in Public Policy and Political Economy and an MS in Social Data Analytics and Research, both from the University of Texas at Dallas (School of Economic, Political, and Policy Sciences).
My research lies within the field of international political economy, with substantive focus on globalization, energy geopolitics, climate change, and democracy. Specifically, I examine how natural resource wealth, climate change, and global forces (e.g., social media, foreign aid, and trade) shape democratic institutions and economic development, with a regional focus on Africa South of the Sahara.
My work appears in peer-reviewed journals such as Energy Economics, Resources Policy, Social Indicators Research, Scientific Data, and the Journal of Government and Economics. I have been interviewed by Voice of America, Joy News TV, Power 98 FM (South Africa), and Say More on That podcast. My work has also been featured in news and policy pieces in outlets such as The Conversation, Voice of America, and MyJoyOnline.

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