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Dr Christopher McDowell is a political anthropologist and Associate Professor in the Department of International Politics at City, University of London, where he also serves as Assistant Vice President (International). He has over 25 years of experience in research and advisory roles on forced migration, resettlement, humanitarian responses, and displacement governance. His work spans Africa, South Asia, and Central Asia, with extensive fieldwork in Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, and Kyrgyzstan.
- PhD, Ethnologisches Seminar der Universität Zürich, Switzerland, 1996
- MPhil, Department of Social Anthropology, University of Cape Town, South Africa, 1991
Dr McDowell’s research centers on forced migration, involuntary resettlement, climate change-related displacement, and the ethical dimensions of refugee research. His work critically examines the socio-political impacts of development and conflict-induced displacement, with a strong focus on livelihood reconstruction and integration outcomes. He has published widely on diaspora politics, particularly among Sri Lankan Tamils in Europe, and on the intersections between asylum, security, and extremism.
His recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with climate-induced displacement, media representation of refugees, and transnational diaspora politics. Key themes include the governance of resettlement, ethical research practices, and the policy implications of refugee integration in host societies. His work often bridges academic scholarship and policy application, particularly through collaborations with UN agencies and national governments.
- Edgar Graham Book Prize 2013 – Awarded to Displaced: The Human Cost of Development and Resettlement by SOAS Department of Development Studies
Dr McDowell has led numerous research projects funded by international organizations including UNHCR, IOM, The World Bank, and the UK’s CREST programme. He has supervised doctoral students and welcomes new PhD candidates working on asylum, forced migration, and political anthropology. He has served as Associate Dean and Head of Department, demonstrating strong leadership in academic administration.
He is actively involved in advisory roles, including membership in the UK Home Office Qualitative Evaluation Steering Group, the Counter Terrorism Advisory Group (Metropolitan Police), and the Academic Advisory Committee at Hohai University’s National Research Center for Resettlement in China. His research has informed policy on resettlement, integration, and security in the context of migration.
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