Degrees

PhD in Political Science (London School of Economics and Political Science)

MRes in Political Science (London School of Economics and Political Science)

MA in Political Science (American University in Cairo)

BA in Political Science (American University in Cairo)

Research interests

My research explores the intersections between Islam and politics, addressing a number of themes related to the study of transnational Islamic movements, Islamic activism, and Islam & gender.

My current research project examines the possible advent of a “Post-ideological” Islam in the UK. It explores the extent to which British Muslim activists have begun operating outside of the confines of transnational Islamic movements concerning themselves less with intra-Muslim debates, and more with the issues facing Muslims in 21st century Britain. My research moves beyond securitized representations of Islamic activism in the UK, while also challenging perceptions of Islam as a largely static force.

I am also working on my book monograph which traces the emergence, evolution, and impact of the Salafi movement in the UK between 1980-2020.

Teaching Interests

Comparative politics, politics of the Middle East, Islam & politics, anthropological/sociological approaches to Islam, Islam in the UK/Europe

Awards and prizes

LSE PhD Studentship (2016-2020)

PhD Mobility Bursary (awarded for Academic Exchange, Sciences Po) (2020)

MA University Fellowship (2010-2012)

Publications

2020 “Who is a ‘Salafi’? Salafism and the Politics of Labelling in the UK,” Journal of Muslims in Europe, Volume 9, Issue 2, 2020.

Other Articles

2023 “Women’s Higher Education in an Ultra-Conservative Islamic Community,” LSE Religion & Global Society Blog

2022 “Beyond Conversion: Doubts, Contradictions, and Challenges in Salafi Circles in London,” in P. Anderson & J. Hagreaves (Eds). Muslims in the UK and Europe VI, pp. 93-106.