Saba Alvi

Saba Alvi is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Education, holding a long-term appointment. She specializes in anti-racism education, anti-oppression pedagogy, and the study of marginalized youth, particularly BIPOC and Muslim communities. Alvi completed her PhD in Education at the University of Ottawa, with doctoral research focusing on how Muslim youth perform identity through clothing like the hijab. She also serves as an Anti-Racism Consultant for schools with significant BIPOC student populations.

Education:

• PhD in Education, University of Ottawa

Research Interests: Alvi's work centers on cultural identity expression, youth subcultures, and systemic racism in educational settings. She employs qualitative methodologies to explore how marginalized groups navigate identity through clothing and pedagogical practices. Her research bridges critical race theory and education policy.

Awards:

• 2019 Part-Time Professor of the Year Award (APTPUO)

Advising & Grants: No specific grants or advising details provided in the text.

Labs/Teams: No affiliated research labs or teams explicitly mentioned.