Jadal is the annual dialogue among Muslim female scholars, researchers and practitioners on issues of global importance to Muslim women, It takes place at the Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women.
Women and Work Aamna Azad
Qatar University
Women and Work Aamna Azad
Qatar University
* Al-Mujadilah Research Cluster Affiliate.
Aamna Azad is an architect and PhD candidate, currently working on a project on women-inclusive mosque design as the primary researcher in one of Al- Mujadilah's research clusters. Her doctoral research focuses on the urban morphology of Qatari neighborhoods. She holds a B.Arch from NUST, Pakistan, and an MS in Islamic Art, Architecture, and Urbanism from HBKU, Qatar.
Resistance Discourses Abida Abdulla
Southern School of Advanced Studies, India
Resistance Discourses Abida Abdulla
Southern School of Advanced Studies, India
Abida holds a postgraduate degree in English Language and Literature. With over two years of experience as an English professor, she navigated the challenges of secular-liberal ideologies that dominate many academic environments
Alanoud Hamad Al Thani
QatarDebate
Alanoud Hamad Al Thani
QatarDebate
Alanoud Al Thani is a graduate of Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service, earning a degree in International Politics with honors in International History. As a History Research Assistant, she contributed to a dissertation on ancient Mongolian maps. A decorated debater, Alanoud is a five-time local champion and the first Qatari to win an international debate championship. She helped coach Qatar’s national debate team to global recognition. Alanoud is an experienced public speaker and workshop leader, delivering sessions on education, debate, logic, politics, and philosophy. She served as Secretary General for the Qatar Leadership Conference and continues to lead initiatives promoting intellectual resilience and critical thinking. Upon graduating from officer basic training, Alanoud now serves as a lieutenant diplomat in the Qatar Armed Forces.
Resistance Discourses Aliyah Khan, PhD
Global Islamic Studies Center, University of Michigan
Resistance Discourses Aliyah Khan, PhD
Global Islamic Studies Center, University of Michigan
Dr. Aliyah Khan is Director of the Global Islamic Studies Center (GISC) and Associate Professor of English, and Afroamerican and African Studies, at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Her fields are postcolonial Caribbean literature and Muslim and Islamic literatures. She is the author of the book "Far from Mecca: Globalizing the Muslim Caribbean" (Rutgers University Press, 2020).
Amina Ahmadi
Al-Mujadilah Center & Mosque
Amina Ahmadi
Al-Mujadilah Center & Mosque
Amina Ahmadi has over 12 years of experience in design and project management. Sheworked at the Qatar Foundation from 2005 to 2017, managing alongside a large multidisciplinary team the development of Education City campus in Qatar. In her role, she oversaw the design of the city’s architecture and the development of its urban planning and guidelines. Amina earned a Master’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism from the University College London in 2007 and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from the American University of Sharjah in 2005. She has also attended numerous professional programs on leadership, project management, strategic planning, and design thinking.
Her focus has recently shifted towards education, leading her to research topics like International Education and Curriculum Studies. She continues pursuing her passion for education in the sphere of community learning as a Programs Manager at Al-Mujadilah Center & Mosque for Women. With her team, they design and execute programs that enrich religious, developmental, and social growth of Muslim women in Qatar and beyond.
Women’s Contributions Amina Mujela-Botic
Islamic Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Women’s Contributions Amina Mujela-Botic
Islamic Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Amina Mujela-Botic earned her BA in Theology from the Faculty of Islamic Studies, University of Sarajevo, in 2018, followed by an MA in Islam in Europe, specializing in Qur’anic Studies. Her thesis, titled “Occasions of Revelation with Regards to Women,” explored the involvement of women in occasions of the Qur’anic revelation. She is a recipient of the prestigious University of Sarajevo’s Golden Badge.
Currently, Amina serves as the Student Affairs Coordinator and Qur'anic Alphabet teacher at Jannah Institute. She also initiated the Year of Knowledge program with Shaykha Haifaa Younis, which has become a cornerstone of the institute's educational efforts.
Amina has delivered hundreds of workshops and lectures on Islam, spirituality, identity, and Islamic values. In addition to her teaching and community work, she prepares and hosts Ramadan programs and series for two prominent TV stations in Bosnia.
Technology, Digital Space and Mental Health Arwa Palanpurwala
Columbia University
Technology, Digital Space and Mental Health Arwa Palanpurwala
Columbia University
Arwa is a JD candidate at Columbia Law School. She holds an LLB from SOAS, University of London and an MA in Islamic Studies from Columbia University. A Hafiza of al Quran and an Al-Faqih-Al Jayyid from Al Jamea tus Saifiyah, her research intersects at the nexus of law, technology, gender, and religion. More specifically, she looks at how laws and legal systems impact womens' everyday lives.
Muslim Women and the Architecture of Space Asmaa AL-Mohannadi, PhD
Al-Mujadilah
Muslim Women and the Architecture of Space Asmaa AL-Mohannadi, PhD
Al-Mujadilah
* Al-Mujadilah Research Cluster Affiliate.
Asmaa Al-Mohannadi is an architect and researcher who is passionate about city building and understanding Qatar’s architectural development. Having studied Architecture at Qatar University, Asmaa went on to work in public housing and facility management, while also being involved in various research projects. She recently completed her PhD in architecture at Qatar University, with a dissertation titled “the spatial culture of the traditional courtyard house in Qatar”. Her studies focus on housing, spatial analysis, and gendered spaces with a primary focus on how privacy, gender separation, and hospitality construct Qatar’s architectural identity.
AI's impact on Public Participation Ayca Ariyoruk
Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Policy
AI's impact on Public Participation Ayca Ariyoruk
Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Policy
Ayca Ariyoruk is a fellow at the Center for AI and Digital Policy, where she monitors emerging AI policy and regulation. She has been a long-time advocate for responsible, human-centered technologies bridging technology, education, policy, and international development, emphasizing inclusive innovation and human rights in a rapidly evolving global landscape. At Soliya, she built global partnerships across colleges and universities fostering cross cultural dialogue, employability, and youth participation through the EU's neighborhood policy and U.S. engagement with the Middle East. Previously, she monitored issues before the UN Security Council and contributed to negotiations that led to key reforms at the United Nations. Ayca's commentary has been featured in The Financial Times, The New York Times, BBC, and other global outlets. She has spoken at global forums hosted by the Aspen Institute, Women in AI Ethics, the European Union, and the United Nations.
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Women Navigating Public Life Ayse Keskin Saglam
Al-Mujadilah
Women Navigating Public Life Ayse Keskin Saglam
Al-Mujadilah
Ayse Keskin Saglam is a PhD student in Religious Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill. Her research focuses on how Muslim women use social media for activism and to establish spaces of authority. Ayse was born in Türkiye and raised in Germany. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Hannover, Germany, a Master’s in Language and Literacy, and a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in New York. Alongside her academic work, Ayse actively engages with a large online community through her Instagram account, @newyorklugelin, where she educates over 200K followers on topics related to Islam, patriarchy, and social justice. Her work bridges digital activism and academic research, contributing to discussions on Muslim women’s agency and resistance in the public sphere.
Women with the Law II Aysegul Simsek, PhD
Marmara University
Women with the Law II Aysegul Simsek, PhD
Marmara University
Aysegul Simsek, Ph.D., is a researcher at Marmara University in Istanbul, Turkey. Her research interests include Islamic law, social movements and rebellions in Islamic history, and Ottoman legal practices.
Buthaina Al AbdulGhani, Dr
DIFI
Buthaina Al AbdulGhani, Dr
DIFI
- Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abdulla Abd Al-Ghani Est. for Cultural Communication "HADARA".
- Chairman of the Board of Directors of "Qitaf Educational".
- Chairman of the Board of Directors of "Abdulla Abd Al-Ghani Center for Quranic Studies".
- Chairman of the Board of Directors of "Medad Private Kindergarten".
- Founder and general supervisor of Amjad International Academy.
- Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Al-Khaleej Academy for Management Training Center.
- Founder and owner of Dar Al-Uloum Library for Publishing and Distribution.
- Registered PhD Candidate in Islamic Economy at the European Institution for Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Masters in Sharia and Islamic Studies, Omdurman Islamic University
- Bachelor’s degree in Sharia and Islamic Studies (Jurisprudence and Fundamentals of Religion), Qatar University.
Women Navigating Public Life Davina Levy
Al-Mujadilah
Women Navigating Public Life Davina Levy
Al-Mujadilah
Davina Levy has worked in philanthropy for over a decade at institutions like the University of Cambridge, Cambridge Muslim College and the Natural History Museum. She is now a Senior Major Gifts Manager at Blood Cancer UK. Davina has a B.A. in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Cambridge and is studying for an MA in Philanthropic Studies at the University of Kent.
Challenges and Opportunities Deqa Aden
University of Chicago, HAI
Challenges and Opportunities Deqa Aden
University of Chicago, HAI
Deqa Aden is a Senior Project Officer at Heartland Alliance International, where she oversees the organization’s MENA/SSA development portfolio. She is a public policy professional with research experience at the World Bank, the Busara Center for Behavioral Economics, and the Pearson Institute of the University of Chicago. She is also a board member at GirlForward and the Common Good Institute.
Dina Taha
Doha Institute
Dina Taha
Doha Institute
Dina Taha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies and an affiliated scholar with the Centre for Refugee Studies at York University, Toronto. Her research focuses on the sociology of migration, family, and gender. Taha is the Lead Principal Investigator on a 2025 Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF)-funded project titled Fertility, Faith, and Family: Tracing Fertility Preservation Trends, Experiences, and Challenges in Qatar. She also leads a Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partnership Engage Grant in collaboration with Nisa Homes, pioneering a culturally and religiously tailored shelter system for minority women in Canada. Her scholarship has been featured in leading academic journals, including the British Journal of Sociology and Ethnic and Migration Studies.
Dr. Benamour Djamila was born in Chlef, Algeria. She has been an Associate Professor at Hassiba Ben Bouali University in Chlef, Algeria, since 2011. Her work specializes in Psychology, Measurement, and Evaluation. She has held a PhD in Psychology, specializing in Measurement and Evaluation, from the University of Oran, Algeria, since 2017.
Dr. Amina Nawaz
Al-Mujadilah
Dr. Amina Nawaz
Al-Mujadilah
Amina Nawaz is a researcher in Islamic history, historiography, and religious practice. She completed her PhD in the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cambridge in 2016 with a doctoral dissertation which examined the sixteenth century devotional writings of Morisco communities in Spain. With a historical focus primarily on early modern Spain and the Mediterranean, her research interests also include ‘home’ and ‘belonging’ and travel narratives within Muslim communities both historically and in contemporary contexts as well as projects related to developing materials for teaching Islam (both digital and print), and practical and pastoral theology. She was formerly a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Center for Islamic Theology at the University of Tuebingen where she researched and taught in the fields of Sira (Prophetic Biography), Travel and Travel Writing, Interreligious studies of the Medieval and Early Modern Mediterranean, Mysticism and the broader Interdisciplinary Humanities. At Bogazici, Amina's research continues to explore the interreligious history of the early modern Mediterranean and her teaching will include courses in the Humanities coordinatorship.
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Dr. Esraa Al-Muftah
Qatar University
Dr. Esraa Al-Muftah
Qatar University
Esraa Al-Muftah is an Assistant Professor of Educational Sciences at Qatar University. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Studies from the University of British Columbia (2023) and an M.A. in Sociology and Education with a concentration in Educational Policy from Teachers College, Columbia University (2014). She earned her B.A. in Psychology with a Diploma in Special Education from the American University of Beirut in 2011. Esraa’s research focuses on higher education policy, mobility studies, and gender studies. More recently, her interests have expanded to include archival practices in higher education institutions and sustainable education. Her latest publication, "Looking Back to Move Forward: Internationalization at Qatar University" (2023), reflects her scholarly contributions to the field. Beyond academia, she is an active member of the Association of Middle East Women’s Studies, where she chairs the Justice for Palestine Committee.
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Dr. Hadia Mubarak
Queens University of Charlotte
Dr. Hadia Mubarak
Queens University of Charlotte
Hadia Mubarak is an Associate Professor of Religion at Queens University of Charlotte. She is the author of Rebellious Wives, Neglectful Husbands: Controversies in Modern Qurʾanic Commentaries (Oxford University Press, 2022), which explores significant shifts in modern Qurʾanic commentaries on the subject of women against the backdrop of broader historical, intellectual and political developments in twentieth-century North Africa. She previously served as Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Guilford College (2018-2020) and as a Research Fellow at New York University-Abu Dhabi (NYUAD)’s Institute in the Humanities (2017-2018). Mubarak completed her Ph.D. in Islamic Studies from Georgetown University, where she specialized in modern and classical Qurʾanic exegesis, Islamic feminism, and gender reform in the modern Muslim world. She currently serves as a scholar-in-residence with the Muslim Community Center of Charlotte (MCC), a Board of Advisors member with the Carleton Center for the Study of Islam (CCSI), and a scholar with the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU).
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Dr. Maryam Mohamed Alsada
Georgetown University in Qatar
Dr. Maryam Mohamed Alsada
Georgetown University in Qatar
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Dr. Najah Nadi
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Dr. Najah Nadi
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Dr. Najah Nadi is a traditionally trained academic with over two decades of learning experiences and over a decade of teaching experience. Her research focuses on Islamic classical theories of knowledge across disciplines of philosophy, theology, law, and spirituality, as well as fatwas and fatwa institutions. Dr. Najah holds a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford, focusing on the scholarship of the immanent Persian polymath Saʿd al-Dīn al-Taftāzānī (d. 792/1390). She also holds an M.A. in Religious and Theological Studies from Boston University, as well as a B.A. in Islamic Studies from al-Azhar University in Cairo. Dr. Najah has completed several years of traditional training at al-Azhar Mosque, receiving teaching licenses (ijāzāt) in various Islamic sciences.
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Dr. Nermeen Mouftah
University of Illinois Chicago
Dr. Nermeen Mouftah
University of Illinois Chicago
Nermeen Mouftah is assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Illinois Chicago. Her research ethnographically explores how major Muslim social interventions variously articulated as development, humanitarianism, and care intersect with and chafe against Christian, national, and international paradigms of improvement and rescue. Her first book, Read in the Name of Your Lord: Islamic Literacy Development in Egypt, traces how Egypt's January 2011 events spurred a major push for universal literacy that was paradoxically caught between revolutionary activism and Islamic reformism. She depicts how the literacy movement was born of twenty-first-century scripturalism and simultaneously went beyond the Quran, to make reading and writing virtuous acts of the liberal state. In her latest research she explores how Muslims negotiate the legal, biological, and affective realms of the care and abandonment of vulnerable children. She co-edited, a special issue, Centering Muslims in Global Humanitarianism and Development, for The Muslim World. Her work appears in the International Journal of Middle East Studies; Comparative Studies of South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East; and Contemporary Islam, among others.
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Dr. Roshan Iqbal
Agnes Scott College
Dr. Roshan Iqbal
Agnes Scott College
Dr. Iqbal hails from Karachi, Pakistan. She received her PhD in Islamic Studies from Georgetown University. Prior to this she read for her MPhil at the University of Cambridge. She has studied in Pakistan, the US, Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, the UK, and Iran.
As an associate professor, she teaches classes in the Religious Studies department.
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Dr. Sohaira Z. Siddiqui, Executive Director
Al-Mujadilah
Dr. Sohaira Z. Siddiqui, Executive Director
Al-Mujadilah
Dr. Sohaira Siddiqui has spent over two decades building and strengthening educational institutions and communities through academia, grassroots community engagement and institutional development. Her research includes classical Islamic legal theory, Islamic Law under colonialism, contemporary Islamic family law and issues of gender, authority and participation. She continues to publish, research and teach as Associate Professor of Islamic Studies & Theology at Georgetown University, Qatar. She is currently completing her third book, Fractured Modernities: Contesting Islamic Law in Colonial India (2025) and editing The Cambridge Companion to Islamic Law (2025). Previous publications include, Law and Politics Under the 'Abbasids: An Intellectual Portrait of al-Juwayni (2019), the edited volume, Locating the Sharia (2019) and numerous articles in journals such as Islamic Law & Society, Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Journal of Islamic Studies, Journal of the American Oriental Society, and Middle East Law and Governance. She is also a guest Editor for Harvard Law School's Islamic Law Blog and Associate Editor for The Journal of Islamic Law and Society. Outside of academia she is Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Cambridge Muslim College and was Academic Director for Fawakih Institute. She continues to advise Muslim institutions and lecture widely on her research and strategic institutional development.
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Dr. Wafa Al-Sayed
Queen’s Foundation, Birmingham and VU University
Dr. Wafa Al-Sayed
Queen’s Foundation, Birmingham and VU University
Dr. Wafa Alsayed is a researcher on the Gulf’s political history and international relations. Alsayed was previously a postdoctoral fellow at the Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) in Kuwait and a research analyst at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in Bahrain. She obtained her PhD in international relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) at Georgetown University.
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Dr. Zainab Ismail
Al-Mujadilah
Dr. Zainab Ismail
Al-Mujadilah
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Scholars and Scholarship Dur-e-Nayyab Khan
Lancaster University, UK
Scholars and Scholarship Dur-e-Nayyab Khan
Lancaster University, UK
Dur-e-Nayyab Khan is an AHRC-funded Ph.D. candidate at Lancaster University, UK. Her academic interests include female Muslim scholars' educational experiences and pedagogy in traditional Islamic institutes.
Women Leadership Fareeha Khan, PhD
The Sila Initiative
Women Leadership Fareeha Khan, PhD
The Sila Initiative
Dr. Fareeha Khan is a scholar of intellectual history, with a special interest in modern-day Islamic knowledge paradigms and articulations of Muslim belief and practice. She has served as Advisory Editor of the Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam and Law. She also serves Muslim communities in the US and UK as a public intellectual through her writing and teaching at the Sila Initiative.
Women Navigating Public Life Farsana KP
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Women Navigating Public Life Farsana KP
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Dr. Farsana KP is an Assistant Professor in Sociology at the School of Liberal Studies, KIIT Deemed University. She has completed her BA in Sociology from Farook College, University of Calicut. She has completed M.A in Sociology; MPhil and PhD in Social Medicine and Community Health from Jawaharlal Nehru University.
New Laws for New Days Fatima Barkatulla
Muslim Womanhood International
New Laws for New Days Fatima Barkatulla
Muslim Womanhood International
Fatima Barkatulla is a British author & Islamic legal scholar from London, with an award-winning MA in Islamic Law. She has been a key contributor in the discourse surrounding Muslim women in the West, taking part in numerous documentaries and programs on the BBC and beyond. She is author of two groundbreaking books in the English language: ‘Khadijah, Islam’s First Lady’ and ‘Aisha’ (RA).
New Laws for New Days Fatima Elhag
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
New Laws for New Days Fatima Elhag
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Fatima Elhag is a research assistant and Master’s candidate in Islamic Studies at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar. Her research focuses on Islamic law and social dynamics in the Gulf. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Theology and Islamic Studies with honors. She has worked as an Arabic language and Islamic studies teacher and coordinator at Scholars International School in Doha. She is also
Religious Discourse and Public Participation Fatima Sadiqi, PhD
Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar
Religious Discourse and Public Participation Fatima Sadiqi, PhD
Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar
* Al-Mujadilah Research Cluster Affiliate.
Fatima Sadiqi is a Professor of Linguistics and Gender Studies. She founded the first Moroccan Centre for Studies and Research on Women, and in 2000, she founded the first Graduate Program on Gender Studies in Fes, Morocco. In 2018 she was elected President of the Association of Middle Eastern Studies. Her main academic interests reside in the intersection between women’s studies and the MENA.
Fatimah Ashrif
Queen’s Foundation, Birmingham and VU University
Fatimah Ashrif
Queen’s Foundation, Birmingham and VU University
Fatimah Ashrif lives and works in the UK. She is an experienced lawyer who changed direction to work with charitable trusts some 10 years ago. She has developed expertise in education, leadership, intercultural and interfaith work with a focus on marginalised communities. Fatimah is experienced in curating educational programmes which seek to encourage self-discovery and personal growth. She has designed and annually delivers, the well-received Mosaic Leadership Programme for The King’s Trust; the first co-educational, intra-faith professional development programme for British Muslim faith leaders of its kind. She is a co-creator of RAY of God, a non-profit organisation which seeks to uplift women and encourage exploration of new forms of co-working, leadership, and advocacy inspired by the lived practice and wisdom of women. A PhD student at Queen’s Foundation, Birmingham and VU University, Amsterdam, Fatimah is researching contemporary women faith leaders and their work for peace and justice.
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Fatma Elnahas
QatarDebate
Fatma Elnahas
QatarDebate
Fatma Elnahas is a senior Computer Science student at Qatar University with a minor in Engineering Project Management. She is an avid debater who thrives on meaningful discussions and a little friendly competition. She has chaired and competed in events like the Qatar Debate AP and BP Opens, earning recognition as a champion and top speaker. Fatma’s leadership roles, including President of the English Debating Club, have allowed her to organize impactful initiatives, from hosting national tournaments to fostering international collaborations. Outside of debate, Fatma has honed her public speaking and organizational skills through roles in student organizations like the Artificial Intelligence Association at Qatar University, where she led workshops and events in partnership with industry leaders like Microsoft and NVIDIA. Whether it’s tackling technical challenges or addressing societal issues, Fatma enjoys bringing thoughtful analysis and a touch of humour to the table.
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Technology, Digital Space and Mental Health Fawzia Belahdji, PhD
جامعة حسيبة بن بوعلي الشلف - الجزائر-
Technology, Digital Space and Mental Health Fawzia Belahdji, PhD
جامعة حسيبة بن بوعلي الشلف - الجزائر-
* Al-Mujadilah Research Cluster Affiliate.
Dr. Fawzia Belahdji from Hassiba Ben Bouali University in Chlef, Algeria, holds a PhD with very high honors in the field of school psychology, and is a temporary professor at the same university since 2021, where she has taught several different measures in the psychology department at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Models of Womanhood Ghada Fayiz Mahmoud Alhelo, PhD
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Models of Womanhood Ghada Fayiz Mahmoud Alhelo, PhD
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Dr. Ghada Fayiz Mahmoud Al-Helo PhD in the Fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence and Objectives of Sharia/IIUM. She worked as an Islamic Culture Teacher at the secondary level, Principal; Society for the Preservation of the Holy Quran, is a member of Mishkah Magazine, and author of published books and articles on Al Jazeera Net
Education and Politics Halifet Ayemohammed
Wollo University, School of Law
Education and Politics Halifet Ayemohammed
Wollo University, School of Law
Born in Saudi Arabia, Halifet Ayemohammed Yusuf is an Ethiopian Law Lecturer at Wollo University. She is also a research associate on the "Geopolitics at the Margins" project at the University of Gothenburg. Halifet holds an MA in Applied Islamic Ethics from Hamad bin Khalifa University, Qatar (2022), and an LLM in Human Rights Law from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia (2023).
Scholars and Scholarship Iman Badawi
Fitra Foundation
Scholars and Scholarship Iman Badawi
Fitra Foundation
Iman Badawi is a scholar of Hanafī fiqh and usūl, specializing in Family Law and Spirituality. Her research focuses on contemporary iftā’ and legal evolution, with an emphasis on legal verdicts concerning women and minority populations in the West. She has developed an innovative methodology, termed “metafiqh,” which aims to preserve Tradition while promoting contextual application.
New Laws for New Days Jawaher Al-Shammari
Al-Mujadilah
New Laws for New Days Jawaher Al-Shammari
Al-Mujadilah
* Al-Mujadilah Research Cluster Affiliate.
Jawaher Al-Shamari is an academic currently working at Qatar University as Lecturer, with a rich educational background that includes a Master of Public Affairs from Brown University and a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, where she majored in Culture and Politics. Her research focuses on public policy, Islamic law, national identity and topics related to women, with a particular emphasis on underrepresented communities. Jawaher explores the intersections of judicial politics, gender, and sustainability, investigating how global governance frameworks and bottom-up policy changes contribute to the empowerment of marginalized groups.
Technology, Digital Space and Mental Health Kawthar bin Karira, PhD
Al-Mujadilah
Technology, Digital Space and Mental Health Kawthar bin Karira, PhD
Al-Mujadilah
Kawthar bin Kraira, of Algerian nationality, holds a PhD in Islamic Studies with a specialization in Comparative Religions. She is a graduate of the University of Algiers and has additional qualifications including a certificate in computer science, a certificate in massage therapy, and training as a medical assistant. Among her research and publications are: The Culture of Peaceful Coexistence among Followers of the Abrahamic Religions in Religious Texts, Reality, and Contemporary Challenges in Arab Societies, published in Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences Journal. She has also written on The Qur'an and its Study among the Best Generations and its Impact, as well as Muslim Women Marrying Non-Muslim Men: Its Motives and Impacts between Sharia and Law, published in a collective book. She has participated in several national and international conferences, including Models of Issues in the Islamic World from the Perspective of Malik Bin Nabi (Algeria) and Interfaith Dialogue between Theory and Practice (Qatar). She currently teaches various courses in Arabic Literature and Islamic Law at the University of Algiers, Faculty of Islamic Sciences.
Women Navigating Public Life Khadeeja Ramziya
Cadence Institute of Excellence and Social Empowerment
Women Navigating Public Life Khadeeja Ramziya
Cadence Institute of Excellence and Social Empowerment
Khadeeja Ramziya is an independent editor and translator with experience working with leading Muslim publishers in Kerala. She is one of the founding members of Cadence Institute for Excellence and Social Empowerment, a women-led research NGO that engages with alternative academic discourses with a key focus on gender. Her research interests include gender, religion, tradition, and culture.
Education and Politics Khadiga Elmanea
Muswib
Education and Politics Khadiga Elmanea
Muswib
Khadiga Elmanea is co-founder of Muswib, an online women’s platform, and a passionate educator who loves being in the classroom. Khadiga has an MA degree in Islamic Economics and a PGCE in Education. She currently holds a leadership role at a Montessori school in Istanbul. One of her favorite quotes is, "Just because something works doesn’t mean it can’t be improved."
Addressing Hardships Lutfiana Mayasari, PhD
Al-Mujadilah
Addressing Hardships Lutfiana Mayasari, PhD
Al-Mujadilah
Lecturer at IAIN Ponorogo Indonesia. The scope of the study includes gender, law, human rights and peace. Actively participated in competitive research at the Constitutional Faculty Court in 2018 and 2019, Rutger WPF n 2021 and 2024, INFID on 2024, and Litabdimas researcher on 2022-2024. Won 1st place in the national essay held at the Ministry of Youth and Sports in 2019. Scopus id: 57838577700
Women Navigating Public Life Maeve Winter
Columbia University, Muslim Perinatal Research Lab
Women Navigating Public Life Maeve Winter
Columbia University, Muslim Perinatal Research Lab
Maeve Winter is a Clinical Psychology M.A. candidate at Columbia University, specializing in women's health. She is actively involved in research at the Muslim Perinatal Lab with Dr. Venus Mahmoodi. Maeve’s work focuses on the complex interplay between reproductive health, religiosity and spirituality, and close intimate relations.
AI's impact on Muslim Women's Economic and Public Participation Manail Anis Ahmed
Princeton University
AI's impact on Muslim Women's Economic and Public Participation Manail Anis Ahmed
Princeton University
Manail Anis Ahmed is an educator, thought leader and convener on technology and society. She has built higher educational institutions and human capital development strategy in the Middle East and South Asia for two decades. She now advises global governments on digital public infrastructure. Manail has designed and taught Princeton University’s first community course on Responsible AI and mentors graduate students on the impact of AI on energy and the environment. She has led a global research group at the Center for AI & Digital Policy in Washington DC and is a member of the Inclusive AI workstream for the World Economic Forum's AI Governance Alliance. She is also a Public Voices Fellow for Equality Now, advocating for the economic participation of women and girls globally.
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Models of Womanhood Mariam Sheibani, PhD
Brandeis University
Models of Womanhood Mariam Sheibani, PhD
Brandeis University
Dr. Mariam Sheibani is a scholar, educator, and researcher. She is an Assistant Professor of Islamic thought at Brandeis University (USA) and community educator who is passionate about engaging key issues facing Muslims and Muslim communities.
Marwa Abdel Samei is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University. She is a former fellow of the Forum of Transregional Studies in Berlin, Germany. She received her Ph.D. from Northeastern University in the US. She has many publications in Arabic and English on the topics of international relations, and democratic transition. Among her most prominent publications: the book of Introduction to International Relations: from the Crisis of Globalization to the Horizons of Universality, and that on the Arab Intellectuals and Tiananmen Square’s Syndrome.
Women Navigating Public Life Maryam Al-Kuwari, PhD
Al-Mujadilah
Women Navigating Public Life Maryam Al-Kuwari, PhD
Al-Mujadilah
Maryam Al-Kuwari is the Director of Gulf Studies Center and Assistant Professor of International Relations at International Affairs Department, Qatar University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from Qatar University in 2012, a Master’s degree in Middle East Politics from SOAS, University of London and a PhD from the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter in 2021.
Women and Work Maryam Bayero-Jimoh, PhD
Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria
Women and Work Maryam Bayero-Jimoh, PhD
Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria
Dr Bayero-Jimoh, Maryam is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Private and Business Law at Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria. She holds LL. B, BL, LL.M, and Ph.D. qualifications and is an active member of organizations such as the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), International Bar Association (IBA), and International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), among others. She has published extensively at the local, national, and international levels and has participated in numerous conferences.
Maryam Kafoud
QatarDebate
Maryam Kafoud
QatarDebate
Maryam Kafoud is currently a Journalism student at Northwestern University in Qatar. Her experience with QatarDebate began in Fall 2023 after discovering debating on the Qatar National English Debate team combined her passion for public speaking with the interest to learn more about the contentions and complexities of the world. Avidly passionate about the growing power of digital media, Maryam regularly contributes to conversations and critiques of film and New media in instilling social change. Maryam’s largely international life growing up abroad as a Muslim in the United States, Canada, Malaysia, and now in Qatar pursuing higher education has given her a unique insights between different cultural contexts.
Education and Politics Maryam Mohamed Alsada, PhD
Georgetown University in Qatar
Education and Politics Maryam Mohamed Alsada, PhD
Georgetown University in Qatar
* Al-Mujadilah Research Cluster Affiliate.
Dr. Maryam Alsada is an anthropologist and historian of women in the Middle East. She currently serves as Postdoctoral Fellow in the Humanities and Social Sciences at Georgetown University in Qatar. Dr. Alsada completed her PhD at University College London, where she studied women's lived experiences during the pearl trade era and the transition to the oil economy in the Arabian littoral of the Gulf.
Religious Discourse and Public Participation Mundi Rahayu, PhD
UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang
Religious Discourse and Public Participation Mundi Rahayu, PhD
UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang
She is an associate professor of Cultural Studies at State Islamic University (UIN) Maulana Malik Ibrahim of Malang, Indonesia. She got her doctoral degree of Cultural and Media Studies from UGM, in 2015. Her research interests cover the area of Cultural and Media studies, especially religion and media, and Literary studies.
Religious Discourse and Public Participation Najiya Poolakkam Poyil, PhD
University of Calicut
Religious Discourse and Public Participation Najiya Poolakkam Poyil, PhD
University of Calicut
Dr. Najiya Poolakkam Poyil is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Calicut. Dr. Najiya earned her PhD from the Department of Social Exclusion Studies at the English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad. Her research interests include gender, religion, decoloniality, and social exclusion
AI's impact on Muslim Women's Economic and Public Participation Nebahat Arslan
Goodnotes Limited and Women In AI
AI's impact on Muslim Women's Economic and Public Participation Nebahat Arslan
Goodnotes Limited and Women In AI
Nebahat Arslan is a qualified lawyer in England and Wales. She serves as the Group General Counsel and Compliance Officer at Goodnotes, a digital note-taking app that collaborates closely with
industry leaders such as Apple, Samsung, and Google. Additionally, Nebahat holds the position of Chief Partnership Officer at Women In AI, a non-profit organization focused on gender-inclusive AI. She also plays a significant role in the World Economic Forum's AI Governance Alliance and is a member of the EU AI Alliance. Nebahat has extensive experience as an AI and ethics lawyer, board member, and leader, as well as significant experience in M&A and technology transactions. She has previously worked for companies listed on the London Stock Exchange, leading compliance, ethics, and AI functions by incorporating various technology solutions and artificial intelligence (AI).
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Muslim Women and the Architecture of Space Nilufer Rahman
Al-Mujadilah
Muslim Women and the Architecture of Space Nilufer Rahman
Al-Mujadilah
Nilufer Rahman, based in Winnipeg, Canada, has a Master’s in History, is a writer, community animator and has 15 years’ experience in independent filmmaking and video production, having made several documentaries and short films with her sister Saira through their company Snow Angel Films (est.2010). Their notable films include Arctic Mosque (2013) and Letter To a Terrorist (2015). Much of Nilufer’s work centers on Muslim experiences and highlights the grassroots work of Manitoba-based community organizations. Nilufer interned on CBC’s hit television sitcom, Little Mosque on the Prairie. She and her sister were TEDx Youth speakers in Winnipeg (2015). Subsequently Nilufer won the MAX Films for Change Award (Muslim Awards for Excellence) for her short film Letter To A Terrorist.Currently Nilufer serves on the board of The Mujaadilah Centre (Canada) and DOC Manitoba.
Women with the Law II Nor Ismah, PhD
Center for Southeast Asian Studies University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Women with the Law II Nor Ismah, PhD
Center for Southeast Asian Studies University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Nor Ismah earned her PhD from Leiden University in 2023 and her MA from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2012. Her research focuses on gender studies, women’s knowledge production, media, and the intersection of Islam in Indonesia. Her forthcoming book, Women Issuing Fatwas: Female Islamic Scholars and Community-Based Authority in Java, Indonesia, is poised to make a significant contribution.
Women with the Law II Rania Mohammad, PhD
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences - Zagreb University.
Women with the Law II Rania Mohammad, PhD
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences - Zagreb University.
Rania Mohammad is a Postdoctoral fellow in Pre-Modern History at Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Zagreb University. She is a member of the COST Action (CA18140) “People in Motion”. She obtained a BA in History from Mansoura University in Egypt (2003), followed by a MA degree in Medieval History (Mansoura University, 2013), and a PhD degree from Damietta University in Egypt (2019).
Resistance and work Rebecca Hankins, PhD
The West African Research Center, Dakar
Resistance and work Rebecca Hankins, PhD
The West African Research Center, Dakar
Rebecca Hankins has been a professor in the Department of Global Languages and Cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University since 2003. She researches and teaches courses in Africana and Religious Studies. In December of 2016, U. S. President Barack Obama appointed her to the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) of the National Archives and Records Commission, 2016-2020. She has a substantial publication portfolio of peer-reviewed works and has presented nationally and internationally, including a recent Fellowship at The West African Research Center in Dakar, Senegal.
Women with the Law Reda Zafer Rafei, PhD
Department of History/Texas Tech University
Women with the Law Reda Zafer Rafei, PhD
Department of History/Texas Tech University
Reda Rafei, Assistant Professor at TTU, earned her Ph.D. in 2023. Her research focuses on family, gender relations, waqf institutions, and minority groups in Ottoman Tripoli (modern Lebanon). She has presented at MESA, EMOS, Hanafi workshop, received TTU's Best Dissertation Award, recognitions from WHOME and AMECYS, and published in Mashriq & Mahjar and the History of Childhood and Youth journals.
New Laws for New Days Reem Shaikh
University of Texas at Austin
New Laws for New Days Reem Shaikh
University of Texas at Austin
Reem Shaikh is a PhD student in the department of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. She specializes in Islamic law with a focus on the history of Hanbali law and the application of Islamic law in the modern era. Reem obtained a bachelor's degree in Islamic Studies from the College of Sharia at Qatar University and a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard University.
Models of Womanhood Rosabel Ansari, PhD
State University of New York, Stony Brook
Models of Womanhood Rosabel Ansari, PhD
State University of New York, Stony Brook
Rosabel Ansari is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the State University of New York, Stony Brook. She received her PhD from Georgetown University in 2020. Her research is on Islamic philosophy, ancient philosophy, and Sufism. Her first book on al-Fārābī is forthcoming with Oxford University Press
Framework of Islamic Womanhood for Mental Health Rumia Owaisi
University of Toronto
Framework of Islamic Womanhood for Mental Health Rumia Owaisi
University of Toronto
Rumia Owaisi is a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist licensed in Ontario, Canada. She holds a Master of Social Work and is currently a PhD student at the University of Toronto. Her main research and clinical interest are in Muslim Mental Health. To provide spiritually informed care, she has studied and trained in Islamic Psychology and Islamically-Integrated Psychotherapy through Cambridge Muslim College and Khalil Center.
Technology, Digital Space and Mental Health Sabah Aiche, PhD
جامعة الشلف
Technology, Digital Space and Mental Health Sabah Aiche, PhD
جامعة الشلف
* Al-Mujadilah Research Cluster Affiliate.
Dr. Sabah Aiche is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Chlef, Algeria. She earned her Ph.D. in Family Psychology in 2017 and obtained her university habilitation in 2020. Dr. Aiche has been teaching since 2011, currently focusing on statistics and family therapy. She has published several books and scientific articles and holds various academic positions.
Solutions Sanja Bilic, PhD
Al-Mujadilah
Solutions Sanja Bilic, PhD
Al-Mujadilah
Dr. Sanja Bilic has extensive experience empowering Muslim women and shaping European policy initiatives. As Operations Manager at the European Forum of Muslim Women (EFOMW), she led strategic projects, coordinated high-level engagements with EU institutions, and collaborated with civil society organizations like the European Network Against Racism (ENAR). Her work at EFOMW focused on advocating for Muslim women’s rights, addressing intersectional discrimination, and navigating political challenges in public life. Building on this experience, Dr. Bilic directed global women’s programs at the Maqasid Institute, including Minhajuna, a leadership initiative, and the Centre for Women and Policy Alternatives (CWPA). In these roles, she drove research and policy interventions to advance gender equality and inclusion. Dr Bilic holds a PhD in Women’s Studies from the University of York, where her research explored the religious identities of Muslim women in Europe and the complexities of their public participation. Her work combines policy expertise, advocacy, and strategic collaboration to challenge exclusionary practices and promote inclusive spaces.
Women’s Contributions Sarah Islam, PhD
Yale University
Women’s Contributions Sarah Islam, PhD
Yale University
Dr. Islam is currently a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School and completed her Ph.D in Near Eastern Studies at Princeton, where her research focused on the social and intellectual history of Islamic criminal law, with secondary interest in female participation in religious scholarship in medieval and contemporary contexts. Her research has been supported by the SSRC, Fulbright Program, and NEH.
Solutions Sarzah Yeasmin, PhD
Al-Mujadilah
Solutions Sarzah Yeasmin, PhD
Al-Mujadilah
Dr. Sarzah Yeasmin is an accomplished researcher and project manager with extensive experience in international education policy, program evaluation, and refugee education. She holds a Master’s degree in International Education Policy from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Politics from Mount Holyoke College. Sarzah has led impactful projects, including her role as Project Manager at Harvard Kennedy School, collaborating with the Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Office on public administration training. Her consulting work with organizations such as The World Bank and the Ministry of Education in Palestine has focused on educational innovations, refugee student support, and curriculum development in conflict settings. She has published on topics like vocational education in Palestine and municipal responses to COVID-19 in Africa and Latin America. Sarzah is passionate about equitable access to education and has contributed to reports for UNICEF addressing global education and public health challenges.
Women and Work Selma Ikhefoulma
No institutional affiliation
Women and Work Selma Ikhefoulma
No institutional affiliation
Selma Ikhefoulma is a Trainee Counsellor specializing in women's health, lawyer, previously registered with the Paris and UK Bar, and co-host of a French Muslim and feminist podcast called “Crois comme une femme” which means “Believe like a woman”.
Women leadership Shaheena Janjuha-Jiuvraj, PhD
Al-Mujadilah
Women leadership Shaheena Janjuha-Jiuvraj, PhD
Al-Mujadilah
Shaheena is a recognized authority in Diversity, women’s leadership, and innovation, shaping internation policy and working with global leaders across public organizations, NGOs, and top-tier businesses. She was honoured as one of INC Media’s Trailblazing Women for Change in 2024. As the Academic Director for HEC Paris in Qatar, she spearheads the Women in Leadership programs, impacting nearly 200 women in Europe and the Middle East. A prolific author and thought leader, Shaheena has been a Forbes contributor for six years and has published extensively in the fields of family business and women’s leadership.
Shaikha Johara Al-Thani
QF
Shaikha Johara Al-Thani
QF
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January 28, 20253:10 PM
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Muslim Women and the Architecture of Space Sumaya Al-Weheibi, PhD
Al-Mujadilah
Muslim Women and the Architecture of Space Sumaya Al-Weheibi, PhD
Al-Mujadilah
Sumaiya Al-Wahaibi is a Post-Doc Researcher on Gulf Feminisms at the University of Copenhagen. She previously worked with different UN agencies, such as UNFPA, UNICEF, and UNESCO HQ. With a strong background in international relations, AlWahaibi has extensive experience conducting research and overseeing multidisciplinary projects. She has also held academic positions, including a teaching assistant role at the University of Otago. Sumaiya holds a PhD in politics from the University of Otago, and her forthcoming scholarly publications focus on the Khaliji State-Society relations and gendered politics in the GCC.
Women with the Law Sumeyye Simsek
Istanbul 29 Mayıs University
Women with the Law Sumeyye Simsek
Istanbul 29 Mayıs University
Sumeyye Simsek is a PhD candidate in Islamic law at Istanbul 29 Mayis University. She is currently studying female slavery in the 18th-century Ottoman Empire. Her interests include historical practices of Sharia law, the Ottoman legal system, and gender & slavery.
Framework of Islamic Womanhood for Mental Health Taqwa Tofaha
Touro University California
Framework of Islamic Womanhood for Mental Health Taqwa Tofaha
Touro University California
Taqwa Tofaha is a medical student at Touro University California with a strong interest in the biological framework of mental health, particularly concerning Muslim women. Taqwa aims to explore the intersection of women's health and mental wellness, with the goal of contributing to more personalized medical care for women.
Women Navigating Public Life Tarfa Al-Mansouri
Al-Mujadilah
Women Navigating Public Life Tarfa Al-Mansouri
Al-Mujadilah
Tarfa Al-Mansouri is a Researcher at Al-Mujadilah Center & Mosque for Women. She holds a Master’s degree in Islamic Studies from Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and a Bachelor of Science in Media Industries and Technologies from Northwestern University in Qatar, with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies. Her research centers on Islamic scholarship, Muslim women’s history, and decolonial perspectives, with a special focus on oral historical narratives. Tarfa is dedicated to reevaluating the scholarly discourse on Muslim women, advocating for a deeper recognition of their roles and contributions from an Islamic perspective. Through her work, she aims to challenge widespread misunderstandings and highlight the significant influence of Muslim women across various epochs.
January 26, 20253:10 PM
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Turim Tarek Elhaj
QatarDebate
Turim Tarek Elhaj
QatarDebate
Turim Elhaj is a third-year law student at Qatar University with a strong passion for international law and artificial intelligence. She has practical experience in AI law, working to bridge the gap between technology and legal frameworks. Over the past three years, Turim has been an active debater, earning recognition as 2nd Best Speaker in English debate and Best Speaker in Arabic debate. Beyond her academic and debating pursuits, Turim enjoys running, learning new languages, and exploring different cultures, as they deepen her understanding of diverse perspectives. Turim is deeply committed to engaging with her community, particularly in addressing critical issues related to women. Through her involvement in debates and legal studies, Turim aims to contribute to meaningful conversations and advocate for positive change in society.
Framework of Islamic Womanhood for Mental Health Venus Mahmoodi, PhD
Columbia University
Framework of Islamic Womanhood for Mental Health Venus Mahmoodi, PhD
Columbia University
Venus Mahmoodi, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology in the department of Psychiatry. She sees patients within the Women’s and Reproductive Mental Health Program at Columbia University’s Faculty Practice Organization. Her research focuses both on the trajectories of depressive symptoms across pregnancy and postpartum, integrating biological, psychological, and Islamic understandings of both wellness and psychopathology. Her work in Islamic psychology focuses on conceptualization of mental health and motherhood.
Resistance and Work Zaheera Soomar
University of Cape Town
Resistance and Work Zaheera Soomar
University of Cape Town
Zaheera Soomar is an executive leader with a passion for social impact, sustainable development, DEI and delivering positive outcomes. She has 20 years' experience in oil & gas, mining, consulting and international development sectors. MBA (2012) and Doctorate in Business (2024). Executive Board Member, published author and speaker at various conference. Married with 3 kids. Based in Toronto, Canada.
Women's History Through Texts Zeynep Nur Simsek
University of Bologna
Women's History Through Texts Zeynep Nur Simsek
University of Bologna
Zeynep Nur Simsek is currently a PhD student in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Bologna and a researcher in the ERC-funded project NONWESTLIT. She received her MA in Turkish Literature from Bilkent University in 2021 and her BA from Istanbul Şehir University in 2018 with a dual major in History and Turkish Language and Literature. She taught Turkish courses at Bilkent University during her master's education and published articles in literary journals. She is particularly interested in Late Ottoman literature, animal studies, and minority literatures.
Resistance and Work Zunaidah binti Mohd Marzuki, PhD
Department of Qurʾan and Sunnah Studies, AbdulHamid AbuSulayman Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, I
Resistance and Work Zunaidah binti Mohd Marzuki, PhD
Department of Qurʾan and Sunnah Studies, AbdulHamid AbuSulayman Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, I
Zunaidah binti Mohd Marzuki is currently an Assistant Professor at the department of Quran and Sunnah Studies, AHAS KIRKHS, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). She has a degree in Qur'an and Sunnah Studies and her speciality areas include Islamic spiritual care, disability and special needs.
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