Ayo Mansaray

Dr. Ayo Mansaray is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology of Education & Policy at King's College London, based in the School of Education, Communication & Society. His research focuses on educational inequalities, gentrification's impact on urban schools, and the sociological analysis of educational policies. He previously held roles at the University of East London, Brunel, and London Metropolitan University.

• Education:
• PhD in Sociology of Education (2012), Institute of Education, UCL
• MSc Research Methods in Social Sciences (2003), Middlesex University
• MA Philosophy (2001), University of Sheffield
• BA Philosophy (2000), University of East Anglia

His research interests include gentrification and education, urban schooling policies, ethno-racial identities, and the roles of teaching assistants. He has led projects funded by the Department for Education, Ofsted, and local authorities, including contributions to Hackney's Improving Outcomes for Young Black Men initiative.

Notable awards include the Institute of Education Thesis Prize (2013), Churchill Fellowship (2013), and SAGE BSA Sociology Prize (2013). He is a member of the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) and teaches on King's MA Education programme.

• Key Projects:
• Mixed-Heritage Young People's Educational Experiences in London (Ongoing)
• Attainment Gaps Research Group