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Professor Sariya Cheruvallil is Professor of the Sociology of Islam at Coventry University's Research Centre for Peace and Security. With an h-index of 6 and 74 citations, she has maintained a consistent research output from 2012 through 2025. Her academic profile demonstrates significant engagement with Muslim communities in Britain, particularly examining intersections of religion, identity, and social systems.
Cheruvallil's research interests span the Sociology of Islam, Muslim communities in Britain, religion and security, child welfare systems, Muslim women's experiences, interfaith relations, and non-religious identities. She employs feminist-pragmatist approaches to center Muslim perspectives in research, with particular focus on Muslim heritage children in care systems. Her methodological approach often combines qualitative research with innovative techniques like photovoice for studying community perspectives.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent attention to Muslim experiences in British society, with growing emphasis on security studies and historical perspectives. Her work bridges academic research and practical application, particularly in social care contexts. She has produced significant scholarship on Muslim women's history, foster care experiences of Muslim children, and interfaith relations in educational settings.
- One notable prize recognized for her scholarly contributions
- Multiple publications with significant citation impact (11 citations for her 2021 Religions article)
- Engagement with practical applications through commissioned reports for social care organizations
As an active academic supervisor, Professor Cheruvallil is currently accepting PhD students. Her collaborative work with Research in Practice, Nuffield Foundation, and other organizations demonstrates commitment to translating research into practical social care improvements. Her recent security-focused projects employ community-centered methodologies to understand diverse perspectives on safety and wellbeing.
