1999-2002 Ph.D. in Medieval Islamic Studies, Faculty of Oriental Studies and Trinity Hall, Cambridge University
Dissertation: The Origins and Development of the Islamic Postal System
Advisor: Prof. Tarif Khalidi
1995-1999 B.A. in Arabic and Persian (1st class), Faculty of Oriental Studies and Robinson College, Cambridge University
Post-Doctorate
2002-2005 British Academy post-doctoral fellowship in Middle Eastern Studies, Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Cambridge