Farid D. Senzai

Farid D. Senzai serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Santa Clara University, where he conducts research at the intersection of religious identity, political systems, and social justice with specialized focus on Muslim communities in America and global political Islam movements. His institutional role includes teaching and scholarly contributions within the university's social sciences framework.

Dr. Senzai's research program centers on Political Islam, Muslim American Studies, and Justice Theory, examining how religious identity shapes political behavior and community formation. His work investigates American Muslim physicians' professional experiences since 9/11, geosectarian dynamics in transnational politics, and the theoretical frameworks governing Islamist movements across democratization contexts. This research bridges empirical community studies with normative political theory to address contemporary challenges in religious pluralism and civic belonging.

Analysis of his 2013-2023 publications reveals an evolving scholarly trajectory from post-9/11 identity studies toward comprehensive justice frameworks, with consistent attention to Muslim American experiences and global Islamic political thought. His recent work synthesizes theoretical rigor with policy relevance, particularly in foreign policy ethics and transnational justice principles beyond ethnic and religious boundaries.