Against War, Until That Morning
I have spent most of my adult life opposing war. I have written about it, argued against it, and watched what it does to the people who never chose it. So when I stood on a quiet Oxfordshire path on a Saturday morning and felt something close to happiness at the news from Tehran, I knew I had to write about it. Not to justify it. To understand it — and to say what millions of Iranians have felt for decades but been given no space to say.
On remembering civilians
The “Systems & Responsibility“ Approach
In science and technology , we often discuss optimisation and control. Yet, the most profound failure of any system is the recurring pattern where ordinary lives become the collateral of power. Reflecting on the timeline from Flight 655 to the 2025-26 protests, this essay explores how complex systems translate conflict into human consequences, and why we must look at civilian suffering as a question of systemic responsibility.
The Complete Guide to PhD Applications
Securing a PhD has become increasingly competitive, not only because of applicant numbers, but because of how academic decisions are made under constraint. This piece explores the mismatch between how candidates approach applications and how selection committees actually think, and introduces a framework for making the doctoral admissions process more intelligible.
When Home Stops Feeling Safe
When trust quietly dissolves, even the safest places can feel unfamiliar. This reflection explores the fragile moment when home loses its emotional certainty—reminding us that in an age of intelligent systems, we still struggle to protect the simplest forms of loyalty, presence, and care.