Nico Landman

Dr. Nico Landman is Associate Professor of Islamic Studies at Utrecht University's Faculty of Humanities, where he directs the bachelor's program in Islam and Arabic and the master's program in Religions in Contemporary Societies. His research examines the institutionalization of Islam in Europe, with recent projects focusing on the Turkish Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) and transnational Turkish-Islamic networks.

His scholarship explores patterns of Muslim community organization in Europe, development of Islamic education systems, mosque-state relations, and adaptation of religious practices in secular contexts. Current projects analyze transnational religious networks and the genre of 'Stories of the Prophets' in European Muslim communities.

Publication themes include: 1) Historical development of Muslim communities in the Netherlands 2) Islamic education and imam training 3) Political dimensions of religious research 4) Comparative analysis of Muslim organizational structures 5) Societal responses to Islamic practices. His work reflects consistent attention to practical implementation of religious accommodation policies.