Siavash Bakhtiar

Siavash Bakhtiar is a Lecturer in French Studies at the University of Westminster, specializing in interdisciplinary and technology-oriented research. His work bridges Critical Theory, Cultural Studies, and the sociology of education, focusing on non-human agency in daily life and decolonization processes in educational/political institutions.

• University of Westminster (2020–present)
• Queen Mary University of London (previous)
• University of Nottingham (PhD)
• Université Libre de Bruxelles (BA, MA)

His research explores the agency of everyday objects (toothbrushes, smartphones) and their role in constructing societal and gender identities, drawing from philosophers like Bruno Latour and Michel Serres. Recent publications address pandemic impacts on knowledge workers, intercultural education, and critical sociology.

Scientific awards include:

• Higher Education Academy Fellowship (2020)
• IRFAM membership (2022–present)

He leads BA degrees in Languages combined with English/Linguistics and contributes to debates on decolonization and democratic education.