Sabrina Ahmed

Sabrina Ahmed is an academic affiliated with the School of Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies at the University of East Anglia. She holds a PhD and has a background in Public Policy, Peace and Conflict Studies, and Political Science. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in Education. She has conducted research on resilience, state crime, radicalization, and counterterrorism policies.

Education:

• Master of Arts in Public Policy, University of York (2016–2017)
• Master of Arts in Public Policy, Central European University (2015–2016)
• Master of Social Science in Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Dhaka (2012–2013)

Research Focus: Sabrina’s research explores intersections between state practices, radicalization dynamics, and resilience frameworks. She critiques the “war on terror” paradigm and its impacts on marginalized communities. Her work bridges theoretical analysis with empirical field studies.

Grants & Projects:

• Principal collaborator on the SeNSS ESRC-Funded Studentship Award (2021–2025), focusing on training and policy-oriented research.

Awards:

• Recipient of the Emerging Scholar Award from the International Association of Genocide Studies (IAGS) in 2023.