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Shamila Ahmed is a researcher affiliated with the University of Westminster, with a career spanning academic research, policy engagement, and public advocacy. She earned her PhD from the University of Birmingham in 2012, focusing on the impact of the ‘War on Terror’ on British Muslims. Her work bridges criminology, sociology, and political science, emphasizing counter-terrorism policies, institutional racism, and social justice.
Her research interests include the War on Terror, radicalization, state crime, and cosmopolitanism. She has presented at high-profile conferences, including the Home Office and United Nations, and has contributed to policy discussions through expert testimonies to the Independent Commission on UK Counter-Terrorism Law and the Shawcross Review.
Her recent publications and keynote speeches explore the interplay between geopolitical injustice, police reform, and the emotional toll of counter-terrorism measures. She supervises doctoral researchers and is a member of the Centre for Social Justice Research, actively contributing to debates on sustainable development goals and inclusivity in criminology.
