Simon Sorgenfrei

Simon Sorgenfrei is a Professor of Religious Studies at Södertörn University and Director of the Institute for Research on Multi-Religiosity and Secularity (IMS). His work spans historical and contemporary Islam, Sufism, religion and migration, and radicalization dynamics.

• Key Research: Islam in Sweden, state-corporatist models in religious governance, Sufi networks, and postcolonial Quran translations.
• Ongoing Projects: Analyzing the relationship between the Swedish state and Muslim organizations, focusing on historical incorporation and democratic principles.

Publications: Notable works include They Will Be Different Swedes (2022), Islam - An Introduction (2021), and Islam in Sweden - The First 1300 Years (2018). His research integrates historical analysis with modern sociopolitical challenges.

Collaborations: Partnered with institutions like the Swedish Agency for Support to Faith Communities (SST) and engaged in interdisciplinary projects with political scientists and digital humanities experts.