Hasan Pandor

Hasan Pandor is a researcher at SOAS University of London affiliated with the Centre of International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD), where he completed his Postgraduate Diploma in 2020. His work bridges academic research and practical policy applications through externally funded projects.

Education:
Postgraduate Diploma in International Studies and Diplomacy, SOAS University of London (2020).

Research Interests:
Pandor specializes in the intersection of free speech, religious identity, and institutional power structures within educational contexts. His work critically examines racialized and religious stereotypes in campus discourse, analyzes university-seminary relationships in Muslim communities, and investigates democratic deficits between UK academia and political institutions. Current projects explore how everyday speech practices challenge reductive cultural narratives while navigating complex identity politics.

Grants and Projects:
He contributes to the MHCLG-funded 'Universities and Muslim Seminaries Project' and the AHRC-funded 'New everyday practices of free speech on campus' initiative. Currently leads research on the SOAS Influencing the Corridors of Power (ICOP) project addressing systemic disconnects between university expertise and UK political decision-making processes.

Scholarly Output:
Co-authored the book chapter 'Paul Ricoeur: Empowering Education, Politics and Society' (2023), alongside multiple policy reports, briefings, and academic articles analyzing religious literacy in educational frameworks and campus discourse dynamics.