Jasjit Singh

Dr Jasjit Singh is Professor of Religion and Global Engagement at the University of Leeds, affiliated with the School of Philosophy, Religion and the History of Science. His research explores religious and cultural transmission among British Sikhs and the impact of digital media on Sikh traditions.

• Education: PhD (Theology and Religious Studies, University of Leeds, 2012), MA (Religion and Public Life, Distinction), BSc (Computer Science & Accounting)

Key research areas include:

• Religious transmission in diaspora communities
• Digital religion and its influence on authority and identity
• Religion-policy intersections and asylum case consultations
• Religious radicalization and artistic responses to historical trauma

He has secured competitive grants including CREST and AHRC/ESRC funding, and contributed to policy changes regarding Afghan Sikh asylum cases. Singh co-chairs the AAR Sikh Studies Unit and previously held leadership roles in European sociology of religion conferences.

• Scientific Awards: CREST funding, AHRC/ESRC Religion and Society programme grant, PhD research excellence recognition