Sofia Patel, Phd Email & Phone Number

I provide research and technical management support to the Cross-Border Evidence Policy and Trends research programme, implemented by Chemonics UK. The role includes: - Research design and delivery- Research quality assurance, uptake of research and providing strategic editorial support- Research award management through the XCEPT Research Fund- Stakeholder engagement and external consultant roster management/building.

Costa Rica

London

I completed my PhD at the Department of War Studies. I am a political scientist focusing on gender, institutions and security.

Beirut District, Lebanon

Canberra

Counter terrorism and international security policy analyst

London, United Kingdom

Freelance researcher for Radio 4 current affairs

Farnborough

Counter-terrorism, influence and security analysis

Russell Square

Working alongside senior researchers in the fields of Islamic jurisprudence, counter-radicalisation and extremist narratives as well as understanding the influence of social media as a platform for radical and extremist dialogue. Co-author on Islamic Citizenship report; co-author on forthcoming report on the Islamic State.

Research Assistant, Centre for the Analysis of Social Media (CASM)Research areas:Encouraging individuals and groups from minority, diaspora and other communities to vote in the European Parliament elections in 2014; online misogyny and etymological evolution through social media; quantitative and qualitative analysis of far-right populist groups in Europe.Data gathering and analysis:Using computer software to generate quantitative and qualitative analysis of social media… Show more Research Assistant, Centre for the Analysis of Social Media (CASM)Research areas:Encouraging individuals and groups from minority, diaspora and other communities to vote in the European Parliament elections in 2014; online misogyny and etymological evolution through social media; quantitative and qualitative analysis of far-right populist groups in Europe.Data gathering and analysis:Using computer software to generate quantitative and qualitative analysis of social media research. Show less

Whitehall

Research Assistant, National Security and Resilience (NSR)Specific Projects worked on:BOKO HARAM:I worked to produce various components of an in depth research project regarding the evolution and growth of Boko Haram, and the degree to which it is transforming into an internationally oriented organisation.SYRIA FOREIGN FIGHTERS:This project has compiled detailed reports from European countries regarding individuals who have left their country and travelled to fight… Show more Research Assistant, National Security and Resilience (NSR)Specific Projects worked on:BOKO HARAM:I worked to produce various components of an in depth research project regarding the evolution and growth of Boko Haram, and the degree to which it is transforming into an internationally oriented organisation.SYRIA FOREIGN FIGHTERS:This project has compiled detailed reports from European countries regarding individuals who have left their country and travelled to fight in Syria as part of a much larger investigation into jihadi travellers. Useful to be able to look into a further range of sources and research material in French, Spanish and Arabic. Show less

Knightsbridge

Mumbai, India

Published an article in the November issue of the magazine, on the current trends within the optic retail industry. Editing articles for the magazineResearching and writing my own articlesAttending press conferences for a diverse array of ventures and products (jewellery conferences, talking to the Governor of Virginia about business incentives for Indian companies in the US, Belkin technology, Mumbai boxing team)Interviewing MD’s of large corporate firms (Titan, Saffronart… Show more Published an article in the November issue of the magazine, on the current trends within the optic retail industry. Editing articles for the magazineResearching and writing my own articlesAttending press conferences for a diverse array of ventures and products (jewellery conferences, talking to the Governor of Virginia about business incentives for Indian companies in the US, Belkin technology, Mumbai boxing team)Interviewing MD’s of large corporate firms (Titan, Saffronart, Belkin), personally and over email Show less

London, United Kingdom

Fact checking articles before publishedEditing and creating information on online thumbnails for multiple columns such as “Swellboy” and “Technopolis” Assisted the launch of the new iPad appCopy editing both the online and print magazines

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, War Studies

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Near And Middle Eastern Studies, Distinction

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Spanish And Arabic, 2:1

Education record