Gulnar Ali

Dr. Gulnar Ali is a Senior Lecturer at the University of East London, affiliated with the Childhood & Social Care research institute. Her work focuses on integrating spirituality into healthcare education and practice, with a particular emphasis on nursing and palliative care contexts. Key research areas include well-being interventions for healthcare professionals, maternal mental health, and methodological frameworks such as SOPHIE (Self-Exploration through Ontological, Phenomenological, Humanistic, Ideological, and Existential Expressions).

Her research outputs span qualitative studies exploring spiritual care in diverse cultural settings, including Muslim communities, and methodological guides for novice researchers. Notable projects include the SWAN initiative promoting maternal mental health through narrative advocacy and the WINGS program supporting palliative care nurses’ resilience. She has presented at international conferences such as the British Science Festival and the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Annual Conference.

Dr. Ali collaborates extensively with global institutions, including Purdue University, and contributes to advancing spiritual competency frameworks in nursing education. Her work bridges existential philosophy, clinical practice, and community-based interventions to address gaps in holistic healthcare delivery.