I have a PhD in Social Anthropology from SOAS and second degree in film studies from Aristotle University. My research focus is on diasporas, transnational migration, mobilities, film and new technologies. I have taught social anthropology in various departments in Greece and abroad. I am currently affiliated to University of Macedonia-dept. of Balkan, Slavic and Oriental Studies. I have co-edited an edited volume with Dr Lydia Roupakia Religions and Migrations in the Black Sea Region (Palgrave, 2017) and I have published my work in various journals. I am currently completing my research on Film Co-production Markets in South East Europe and the European idenity.