Simon joined Demos as a Research Assistant in January 2009, working on the Security programme. Current research projects include Connecting the Dots with Charlie Edwards. The project explores how the ambition of ‘holistic government’ might be met in managing cross-cutting ‘wicked’ problems.

Simon is also helping to run a series of workshops on counter terrorism for the Office of Security and Counter-Terrorism.

Simon's research interests include counter-terrorism, climate security, conceptions of liberalism, and the value of autonomy. Prior to joining Demos he completed a PhD in political philosophy at University College London.