Specifically, I have received a series of invitations to deliver lectures and present my work at esteemed academic institutions, including Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, McGill University, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Oxford University. These engagements not only broadened my professional network but also enriched my research endeavours by exposing me to diverse perspectives and scholarly insights. In addition to these academic engagements, I had the privilege of being interviewed on a podcast, which further extended the reach of my research to a wider audience. The Outgoing Phase of the project has proven to be exceptionally productive, allowing me to enhance my skill set significantly. I have honed my proficiency in multimodal techniques, such as filmmaking and photography, which are instrumental in my research. Furthermore, I have developed my grant-writing capabilities, refined my writing for publication, and deepened my understanding of the subject matter under investigation. This journey was made possible through the invaluable mentorship and administrative support I received at Harvard, which played a crucial role in my academic growth and the successful execution of the project across various domains of academic work.
During the end of the Period, the Return Phase, I published a peer-reviewed article in a reputable anthropological journal, my first monograph is about to get published by Texas University Press, and I organised an international comparative conference. I was very fortunate to have supportive supervisors and, although the protests in Greek higher education during 2024 meant that I couldn't engage as much with the academic community in the beneficiary institution, I had time to achieve these other accomplishments. I was also invited on various grant committees and film festivals, as a pre-screener. I also have a proposal ready for a second monograph and am working on an edited volume with the conference's participants, including my supervisors Katerina Rozakou and Davíd Carrasco, and informal adviser and mentor, Michael Herzfeld. I'm now much more equipped for the next stage of my career.
