About Me.
I am not just teaching theory—I have lived it. My journey from Karachi to Montreal, from an unsure academic to Public Scholar, has given me the sensitivity and practical insights that generic consultants can't match. My work on marginalized communities, religious identity, and ethical engagement positions me perfectly for a moment when universities and organizations desperately need this expertise. Through the course of my career, I have won many awards and fellowships testifying to the quality of my scholarship.
Education
2019-2025
Concordia University
Ph.D in Religion
My scholarship is deeply interdisciplinary, situated at the intersection of religious studies, anthropology, media studies, gender and race theory, and is grounded in a commitment to inclusive pedagogy, social justice, and community-engaged scholarship. My doctoral dissertation is the first in-depth ethnographic study of Dawoodi Bohra women, a ShiÊ¿ite Muslim community in which I analyze how young Bohra women aged 20–35, creatively negotiate communal religious expectations and personal agency.
2018
University of Karachi
M.Phil in History
​My research looks at the ways historical fiction can be used to teach history in Pakistani schools and universities to combat misinformation, bias, and provide an alternative to official narratives. I also introduced how to incorporate participatory engagement methods in the study of the history of Pakistan.
2012
University of Karachi
M.A in South Asian History
B.A in History
