Donya Ahmadi

Dr. Donya Ahmadi is an Assistant Professor of International Relations at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts' Department of International Relations and International Organization. She specializes in intersectional feminism, gendered racism, and embodiment studies, with a focus on Iranian nationalism and transnational feminist activism in the Middle East. Her research critiques how gendered processes and embodied practices shape assimilation and marginalization in Iranian society. She teaches courses like 'Race, Class, and Gender Intersectionality' at the MA level and contributes to decolonial critique education.

Research Interests:

• Intersectional feminist critiques of nationalism
• Gendered racism and embodied othering
• Transnational activism in Iran/Afghanistan
• Racialized power dynamics in feminist movements

Recent Work Trends: Her publications analyze academic freedom challenges in gender violence research, strategic white feminism critiques, and spatial justice struggles. She frequently engages with contemporary Iranian social movements through media commentary, including discussions on post-Masha Amini protests.

Media Contributions:

• Expert commentary on Iranian women's movements (2022-2024)
• Analysis of diversity policies in urban contexts