What I do
I’m a researcher, lecturer, and writer working at the intersection of sport, media and ethnography with a current focus on football and (anti)discrimination. With a background in anthropology and history, I’m broadly interested in sport, media, and popular culture. My work is shaped by an interdisciplinary and international perspective, built through studies and research in the Netherlands, Belgium, Uganda, and Italy. When I’m not in the classroom, doing fieldwork or analysing data, you’ll probably find me out for a run or exploring the city with my camera in hand.
I currently teach at the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication, where I lecture on qualitative research methods, global history, and sport and society. Alongside my teaching, I’m completing my PhD as part of the Sport and Nation project. My doctoral research examines how football-related antisemitic discourses are normalised, embodied, and contested in both online and offline spaces, and evaluates educational programmes aimed at preventing discrimination and antisemitism in Dutch football stadiums. These initiatives seek to foster inclusion and challenge hate within the world of sport. You can access my resume here.
For more insight into my work and ongoing projects, click here. Feel free to contact me anytime about possible collaborations or just to have a chat
I’m writing an article on rituals, chants, and discrimination in football fandom.
I’ve recently fallen in love with hiking and enjoy exploring trails close to home or abroad.
I love capturing images of non-human animals living in urban spaces.
I am currently based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.