I lead the Safeguards Research Team at Anthropic. Before that, I obtained my PhD in Statistical Machine Learning from the University of Oxford. It is my sincerest wish that may my work may be of the benefit of all. The work only matters if it comes from love.

If you are interested in working with me, I am hiring motivated research scientists and engineers. You can apply to join my team here. I also mentor projects outside of Anthropic, for example, through MATS and through Anthropic Fellows

Other than research, I have been moved by the words of poets, teachers, and friends. I love Rainer Maria Rilke, who inspires a lot of my own poetry, including my collection, We Live and Die a Thousand Times. I cherish the beautiful qualities of the heart called the Brahma viharas, and love Rob Burbea’s teachings on Soulmaking. I co-organise the Bay Area Burbea Sangha and founded an intentional living house in Berkeley. I am also a DJ and facilitate themed dances that look to develop wisdom and heartfulness, often at The Berkeley Alembic. If you think we might be friends, reach out!