Hi! I'm doctoral researcher developing conflict forecasting models for improved anticipatory action. As a part of the ANTICIPATE project, led by Håvard Hegre, I'm seeking to refine conflict forecasts to deliver more accurate risk assessments and early-warning to civilians and targets most vulnerable to conflict.

My research is focuses on: civilian victimization, wartime destruction, and attacks of cultural heritage. Additionally, I've spent time researching Kosovo and plan to do more moving forward.

Prior to my PhD, I held a position as a research assistant with the VIEWS and ANTICIPATE project led by Håvard Hegre. I received my academic training from the University of Oslo, where I received a Master of Philosophy in Peace and Conflict Studies. During my master's, I wrote my thesis, “Airstrike-only Military Interventions and their Civilian Consequences,” in affiliation with PRIO through its UiO-PRIO Student Programme.

If any of my interests align with yours, please reach out!

Experience

Present – Doctoral Researcher, PRIO, ANTICIPATE

2024 – Fulbright Research Fellow, Kosovo

2021 – 2023 Research Assistant, PRIO, VIEWS

2022 – 2023 Affiliated Researcher, Centre for Advance Study

2021 – 2022 Research Assistant, UiO, ELDAR/PODS

2017 – 2019 Educator, Peace Corps, Kosovo

2016 Intern, U.S. Department of State, Chengdu, China

2015 Congressional Intern, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C.

2014 Congressional Intern, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, Jacksonville, FL

Education

2020 – 2022 MPhil in Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Oslo

2012 – 2016 BA in International Relations, University of North Florida

Languages

English, Albanian