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Philip Martin is a Research Fellow at the Sustainable Housing & Urban Studies Unit (SHUSU) within the School of Health & Society at the University of Salford. He joined SHUSU in 2013 and is currently undertaking a PhD by Published Works at the same institution. His research focuses on the intersection of social policy, welfare systems, and vulnerable populations, particularly examining how factors such as welfare, work, migration and poverty impact concepts of citizenship and identity.
Mr. Martin's primary research interests include:
- Social policy and welfare systems
- Military veterans' experiences with social security
- Roma communities and citizenship
- Migration and integration policies
- Qualitative research methodologies
His recent work has examined the complex navigation of benefits systems by military veterans transitioning to civilian life and the challenges faced by Roma communities in the UK post-Brexit. Martin specializes in empirical qualitative research, conducting in-depth studies that inform policy development and service provision for vulnerable populations.
Philip Martin has served as a peer reviewer for prestigious journals including Armed Forces & Society (since 2024) and the International Journal of Social Welfare (since 2025), demonstrating recognition of his expertise. His research has been supported through numerous projects funded by organizations such as the Forces in Mind Trust, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, and the Department for Work and Pensions, with current projects focusing on trauma-informed approaches to veterans' welfare services and continuation of the Roma Connections initiative.
As an active contributor to academic discourse with 40 research outputs spanning book chapters, journal articles, and substantial reports, Martin's work bridges academic research and practical policy implementation, particularly in the areas of social security reform and inclusive citizenship.
