Jordan Tchilingirian

Jordan Tchilingirian is a Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Bath's Department of Social & Policy Sciences. His research focuses on think-tanks, policy networks, and evidence-based governance, with particular expertise in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) social policy research. He has led projects funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and UNICEF, including studies on conflict prevention and social protection in MENA regions.

• Research Areas: Think-tank dynamics, policy knowledge transfer, sociology of expertise, political sociology, and pandemic response strategies.
• Key Projects:
  • "Mapping social policy and conflict prevention research in the MENA" (AHRC-funded)
  • "UNICEF database on social policy expertise in the MENA region"
• Activities: Peer review for Health Research Policy and Systems, public lectures on knowledge regimes and policy challenges.

His work addresses themes like non-knowledge in crisis policymaking, vaccine rollout strategies, and the role of media in shaping public health policies. He received the 2025 Foundation Future Leaders Fellowship, recognizing his contributions to policy research and academic innovation.