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Adel has worked in the field of refugee resettlement and immigration for over a decade. Currently serving as Asylum Seeker and Refugee Coordination Officer at Nottingham City Council, he leads the development and delivery of services and support to asylum seeker and refugee families in Nottingham, enabling them to access information, opportunities and services in order to integrate into life in the city. Previously he worked as a Resettlement Manager, overseeing the successful integration and settlement of refugees from various parts of the world in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Adel holds a BA in English Literature from Damascus University and an MA in International Relations from the University of Nottingham. His MA explored the impact of terrorism discourses on the refugee community. Having moved to the UK in 2014, he established a new life and has since been deeply involved in community and cultural initiatives.
Adel's passion for global politics, migration and intercultural engagement shapes both his professional and academic pursuits. He co-wrote and starred as the lead actor in a play at the Nottingham Playhouse that explored the refugee influx of 2015, bringing awareness to the experiences of displaced communities. He took part in a symposium with journalists from The Guardian about Home Office policy.
He has developed partnerships, community links and understanding within mainstream, voluntary and community sector services and fostered a wide range of contacts locally, regionally and nationwide.
Research Summary
Adel's research explores the intersection of counterterrorism policies and their social harm through the lens of zemiology. His work focuses on understanding how refugees, particularly those… read more
Current Research
Adel's research explores the intersection of counterterrorism policies and their social harm through the lens of zemiology. His work focuses on understanding how refugees, particularly those identifying as Muslim or belonging to ethnic minorities, experience and perceive counterterrorism measures in the UK. By applying the zemiological framework, Adel examines the ways these policies contribute to insecurity and harm for marginalized communities.
His research investigates how counterterrorism policies, often justified as measures for national security, can perpetuate racial and religious discrimination and foster a culture of fear and exclusion. Using interviews and critical discourse analysis, the study highlights the unintended consequences of these measures and their broader societal impact, including the stigmatization and marginalization of refugee communities.
Adel's work aims to bring attention to the voices of those most affected by these policies, contributing to a deeper understanding of the balance between security and justice. The findings seek to inform policymakers and encourage the development of counterterrorism strategies that minimize harm and foster social cohesion.