Contact Information
810 S. Wright St.
Urbana, IL 61801
Research Interests
My research interests lie in practical philosophy, particularly its intersections with political, moral, and social philosophy. I focus on freedom, moral autonomy, and political legitimacy through Kant, German Idealism, and Hannah Arendt, as well as comparative approaches across Islamic and Western philosophical traditions.
Education
B.Sc., in Mathematics (Data Optimization) and B.A. in Philosophy, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Awards and Honors
Awarded High Distinction in Philosophy for senior thesis titled "Political Unity and Religious Diversity: Insights from Plato, Al-Farabi, and Kant," examining how philosophical frameworks address political unity in religiously diverse societies, with a focus on the role of reason in governance.
Courses Taught
As Grader: PHIL 104 – Intro to Ethics(Fall 2025)
Conference Presentation:
Presented "Political Unity and Religious Diversity: Insights from Plato, Al-Farabi, and Kant," at Illinois Philosophical Association, November 2025