He holds a doctorate (D.Phil) from Oxford University (2018). Combining the disciplines of Economic History and Financial Economics, his research focuses on linking institutional factors to entrepreneurial activities in both historical and contemporary contexts; in particular, the corporate governance arrangements of family-run business groups in emerging markets and start-ups around the world. Some of his works have been featured at the 2018 Political Economy of Finance Conference by Stigler Center at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and at the 78th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management.