Social Anthropologist | Expert in the study of human societies and culturesGrowing up on the northwestern border of Greece, where cultures intertwine and identities blur, I developed a need to understand the complexities of human societies. As a social anthropologist, I draw on my upbringing and diverse experiences to explore how people live, relate, and create meaning.Some critical experiences:Living on the border: Living in a border area in northern Greece, I experienced the fluidity of identity, where the line between 'Self' and 'Other' was always ambiguous.Multilingual heritage: Raised in a multilingual family, I embraced cultural diversity as a core aspect of life, with each generation speaking more languages than the last.Anthropological quest: My curiosity about human interaction led me to anthropology. As a former folk dancer, dance teacher, and musician, I wanted to understand how individuals express their identities through dance, music, and performance.Intrigued by boundaries: I am particularly interested in how individuals navigate social constraints while making personal choices.Academic degrees:BA in History and Archaeology in GreecePostgraduate and Doctoral Studies in Social Anthropology at Hamburg University, Germany, and University of Sussex, UKProfessional expertise: Since 2002, I have been a university lecturer and professor in Social Anthropology, with research interests in:Border regions Cultural performances: Dance and musicResearch ethics, epistemology, and methodologyIdentity and differenceNationalism and ethnicityMigrationEducationTeaching anthropologyHuman and minority rightsPublic anthropologyThe Balkans and Southeast EuropeScholarly contributions: Social anthropology is a lens that encourages reflection on ourselves by understanding others and offering new perspectives on our identities and the intricacies of our world.My work stresses the complexity and dynamism of societies, examining how people connect across cultural, moral, and political divides. I am committed to promoting critical thinking, challenging ideologies, and resisting intolerance through meaningful research and teaching.