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Dr Vahid Nick Pay is a full-time Departmental Lecturer in International Politics and Research Methods at the University of Oxford's Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR), where he also serves as Director of Graduate Studies for Postgraduate Taught Programmes. He holds a fellowship at Kellogg College and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Additionally, he acts as an academic advisor to the UK government's Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.
His multidisciplinary research spans:
- Core disciplines: Political Philosophy, Diplomacy, Security Studies, and Linguistics
- Emerging fields: AI Governance, Technology Policy, and Computational Social Science
- Regional expertise: Middle Eastern geopolitics, Sino-Western relations, and Arctic governance
Publications demonstrate consistent focus on:
- Institutional power dynamics in international bodies (UN Security Council)
- Constitutional challenges in Islamic states (Iran, Iraq)
- Tech-policy interfaces (AI regulation frameworks)
- Hybrid methodologies combining political theory with computational analysis
Awards & Recognition:
- Teaching Excellence Award (2018)
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
- French habilitation teaching qualification
Leadership & Service: Chaired exam boards, directed undergraduate/postgraduate programs, served on the Centre for International Studies management committee, and advised government bodies. Professional background includes military service (Infantry Captain) and private sector roles at BBC and French National Healthcare Authority.
