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Dr. Parveen Akhtar is a Senior Lecturer in Politics, History, and International Relations at Aston University, affiliated with the Aston Centre for Europe (ACE) and Society and Politics. Previously, she held research positions at institutions including Aalborg University, University of Amsterdam, and Sciences Po Paris. She specializes in British and South Asian politics, focusing on minority politics, political participation, and Islam in politics. Her work has been funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and the British Academy.
- Education: DPhil (Political Science) from University of Birmingham (ESRC-funded), MA (Distinction) in Political Science Research Methods, BA (First Class Honours) in Political Science and Sociology
- Teaching: Modules include Politics and Islam, Globalised World Politics, South Asian Regional Politics, and Post-Migration Europe
Her research explores themes like Muslim voter behavior, electoral volatility, and the role of cultural hierarchies in health outcomes among British Pakistanis. Recent studies highlight the impact of the Gaza conflict on UK Muslim voters and gender-based political violence.
Dr. Akhtar has published 52 research outputs since 2005, with recent works analyzing UK general elections, Pakistan’s political instability, and refugee housing policies. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
- Funding Grants: ESRC and British Academy grants for research on minority politics and electoral behavior
- Advisory Work: No explicit mentions of formal advisory roles, but her research informs policy debates on migration, citizenship, and political representation
Her multidisciplinary approach bridges political science with sociology, addressing contemporary issues like sectarian violence, diaspora politics, and the intersection of religion and governance.
