• Oxford, United Kingdom
• Doctoral Studies

About Me

When I was a child, I loved three things: music, technology, and stories. I could spend hours listening to my favorite songs on vinyl, cassettes, and CDs, as well as to the stories my grandfather told me about his experiences during the war and the pre‑ and post‑war years in Patras — stories I used to record.

I explored my passion for music by creating and performing in bands, and by studying Musicology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. There, I combined my love for technology by learning more about electronic music. I also discovered anthropology — the discipline that seeks to understand cultures, often by listening to, documenting, and interpreting people’s stories. During my postgraduate and doctoral studies at University College London and the University of Oxford, I brought all three interests together. I focused on the interdisciplinary social study of electronic music within the chipscene, a global community of musicians who compose chiptunes using computers and game consoles from the 1980s and 1990s

For two years in the 2010s, I traveled to seven European countries collecting personal stories from musicians to understand the culture of chiptunes — why someone would choose to create music with “obsolete” technology in the 21st century.
Alongside my research, I work as an educator in secondary and higher education in England. Beyond teaching, I am involved in student advising and academic support. I am a strong advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusive education, promoting structures that ensure equal learning opportunities for all.

Why I Chose My Career

To choose my career, I went through various jobs — some related to my field and some not — all of which helped me understand what I enjoy, what I don’t, what I’m good at, and where I need more knowledge and experience.
My main criterion has always been professional fulfillment: I thrive in environments with collaboration, creativity, autonomy, and trust. As an educator, I prefer working with young people, supporting them in their academic journey — which is often also a journey of self‑discovery and personal growth.

Why I Became a Volunteer at R.E.A.L Science

I have lived and worked in England for over 10 years, conducting research, teaching young people, and helping them plan their career paths. R.E.A.L Science gives me the opportunity to support young people in Greece as well.
As a teenager, I disliked the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” because I couldn’t fit myself into a single “box.” I only knew that I wanted to do something I loved in order to be happy.
My goal as a volunteer at R.E.A.L Science is to share my professional journey — which began with three simple interests (music, technology, and stories) and led me to the intersection of the humanities and social sciences where I stand today.