Could I be your supervisor?

If you are considering applying for a PhD and are thinking of me as your supervisor, please read this information carefully.

My Research Areas

I work primarily in:

  • Democratic Theory - Especially epistemic approaches to democracy
  • Social Epistemology - How groups form beliefs and make decisions
  • Environmental Ethics - Particularly climate ethics and intergenerational justice
  • Philosophy of Social Science - Methodology in political theory and political science
  • Politics, Philosophy & Economics (PPE) - Interdisciplinary approaches

What I Look For

I’m interested in supervising students who:

  • Have a clear research question or area they want to explore
  • Show familiarity with relevant philosophical literature
  • Demonstrate strong analytical and writing skills
  • Are interested in rigorous, methodologically sophisticated work
  • Can work independently while benefiting from guidance

Application Process

Before applying, please:

  1. Read my work - Familiarize yourself with my publications, especially recent articles
  2. Identify overlap - Explain how your research interests connect with mine
  3. Be specific - Vague proposals about “democracy” or “ethics” are not helpful
  4. Show preparation - Demonstrate you understand the existing literature

What to Include

Your research proposal should:

  • Outline a clear, focused research question
  • Demonstrate knowledge of relevant literature
  • Explain your methodology
  • Show how your work contributes to the field
  • Connect to my research expertise

Department Information

The LSE Government Department offers excellent resources for PhD students in political theory. Please also review:

Current and Recent PhD Students

I currently supervise several PhD students working on:

  • Epistemic democracy and political legitimacy
  • Climate ethics and intergenerational justice
  • Democratic deliberation and collective decision-making
  • Philosophy of social science methodology

Contact

If after reading this you believe we would be a good fit, please email me with:

  • A clear subject line (e.g., “PhD Application - [Your Research Area]”)
  • Brief research proposal (1-2 pages)
  • Academic CV
  • Writing sample

I aim to respond to all serious inquiries, though I may not be able to supervise every interested student due to capacity constraints.

Last updated: 2024