What I Do

• Globe

Research

Independent and commissioned ethnographic research, multispecies fieldwork and qualitative analysis.

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• User

Consulting

Expert advice on human–animal relations, policy, ethics and cultural analysis.

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Writing

Books, commissioned writing, expert commentary, lectures and workshops.

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Transhumance / Provence.

Pastoral mobility, labour and multispecies care in southern France.

Dogs and Cats / South Korea

Companionship, consumption and the shifting boundaries of human–animal relations.

Animal Politics

Power, protection and the politics of living with animals.

Critical Companionships

Care, dependence and the complexities of interspecies life.

About me

Understanding animals. Understanding people. Rethinking the relationships between them.I'm an anthropologist, researcher and consultant specialising in human–animal relationships, with over fifteen years of international research experience.My work explores how people and other animals shape one another's lives, from companionship and care to culture, consumption and the politics of coexistence. Working across Europe and East Asia, I bring ethnographic insight to complex questions facing organisations, institutions and society.Through commissioned research, consultancy, writing and public engagement, I help turn rigorous anthropological analysis into fresh perspectives and practical understanding.I am also an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Animal Studies at the University of Exeter.

Areas of Expertise

Academic Background

DPhil in Anthropology — University of Oxford, 2015MA in Ethnology — EHESS, ParisMaster's Degree in Philosophy — Université Paris 1 Panthéon-SorbonneBachelor's Degree in Philosophy — Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne

Research & Insight

Commissioned ethnographic research, qualitative analysis and cultural insight for organisations seeking a deeper understanding of human–animal relationships.

Consultancy & Advisory

Independent advice on animal ethics, policy, cultural practices and the social dimensions of human–animal relationships.

Speaking & Communication

Lectures, workshops, commissioned writing and expert commentary that make complex ideas accessible to wider audiences.