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Dr Muhammad Salman Khan is a Lecturer in Human Geography at King’s College London, based in the Department of Geography within the School of Global Affairs and Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. His research focuses on the intersection of development and cultural geography, with specialties in emotional geographies, gender studies, local governance, post-conflict development, and borderland studies. He has conducted significant work on conflict dynamics in Pakistan and Afghanistan, particularly in Swat Valley, examining topics like Taliban violence, hydro-heritage, and affective dimensions of displacement.
Salman has led projects funded by institutions like the US Institute of Peace, including studies on economic revival among displaced entrepreneurs and the geopolitical impact of affect theory. He is currently developing research on border governance in Pakistan/Afghanistan and climate governance's social accountability. His editorial roles include associate editor at the Forum for Social Economics and co-editing a special issue on civil society in economies.
Teaching includes undergraduate and postgraduate modules such as Geographical Foundations, Independent Geographical Study, and Critical Geopolitics. His recent publications explore themes like gendered water access in post-conflict zones, market dynamics under Taliban rule, and institutional analysis in local governance.
Salman’s work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to gender equality, peace, and sustainable cities. His research integrates qualitative and interdisciplinary methods to address contested development processes in conflict-affected regions.
