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Dr. Dalia Malek serves as a Research Fellow at Bournemouth University within the Department of Humanities and Law, contributing to the UKRI-funded Mass Grave Protection, Investigation, and Engagement (MaGPIE) project. Her research focuses on mass graves linked to migration and human trafficking.
Her academic credentials include:
- PhD in Law from King’s College London
- Master's in International Human Rights Law from the American University in Cairo
- Graduate Diploma in Forced Migration and Refugee Studies from the American University in Cairo
Specializing in Refugee Law and International Human Rights Law, Dr. Malek's work addresses forced migration, citizenship law, and climate justice in displacement contexts. Her research bridges legal theory with field applications in human trafficking and extraterritorial refugee protection.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on African contexts, analyzing citizenship frameworks in Egypt, climate-induced displacement mechanisms, and systemic failures in refugee protection against refoulement. Her scholarship integrates legal analysis with practical human rights challenges across migration pathways.
Recognition includes:
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Dr. Malek previously taught International Migration and Refugee Law at the University of Edinburgh School of Law. Her current UKRI-funded MaGPIE project involves interdisciplinary investigation of mass graves, building on extensive field experience with UNHCR and NGOs in refugee status determination, resettlement, and legal aid provision.
She operates within the MaGPIE research consortium at Bournemouth University, collaborating on forensic methodologies for mass grave documentation and developing engagement protocols for affected communities.
