Amy Malek

Amy Malek is an Associate Professor at the School of Global Studies, Oklahoma State University, where she serves as Chair and Director of the Iranian and Persian Gulf Studies Program. Her academic work bridges anthropology, international studies, and Middle Eastern diasporas, with a focus on migration, citizenship, and visual culture.

• Ph.D. in Anthropology (2015), University of California, Los Angeles
• M.A. in Anthropology (2009), University of California, Los Angeles
• M.A. in Near Eastern Studies (2005), New York University
• B.A. in Middle East Studies and International Studies (2003), Emory University

Her research explores the intersections of diaspora, transnationalism, and identity among Middle Eastern communities in Europe and North America, emphasizing refugee experiences and the socio-cultural impacts of forced migration. She has held academic roles across multiple institutions, including positions at the College of Charleston, Princeton University, Scripps College, and UCLA.