Prof. Fethi Mansouri |
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| Position | Alfred Deakin Professor | |
| ccgdirec@deakin.edu.au | ||
| Area | School of Humanities and Social Sciences | |
| Phone | +61 3 924 43914 | |
| Campus | Burwood | |
| Location | Room D2.17 | |
| Role and profile |
Alfred Deakin Professor Fethi Mansouri is a leading researcher in the University and a prominent scholar nationally and internationally. He is the principal supervisor of many PhD candidates in Middle Eastern studies, migration research and intercultural studies. Professor Mansouri has published fourteen books, nine major research monographs, more than sixty refereed research articles and book chapters, and many book reviews and media pieces. He has presented more than 120 invited conference and seminar papers and many other invited presentations at national and international symposia. Over the last ten years, Professor Mansouri has been awarded more than 30 research grants from a number of funding bodies including seven grants awarded by the Australian Research Council (details listed below). Professor Mansouri has also received funding from the state government, industry bodies and a number of philanthropic foundations. He is the editor of the Journal of Intercultural Studies (Routledge) and has served as a global expert advisor to the United Nations (Alliance of Civilisations) on cultural diversity and intercultural relations. His publications include: ‘Islam and Political Violence: Muslim Diaspora and Radicalism in the West’, (2007); ‘Political Islam and Human Security’ (2008); ‘Identity, Education, and Belonging: Arab and Muslim Youth in Contemporary Australia’ (2008); ‘Youth Identity and Migration: Culture, Values and Social Connectedness’ (2009); ‘Australia and the Middle East: A Frontline Relationship’ (2011, second edition); and ‘Migration, Citizenship and Intercultural Relations: Looking Through the Lens of Social Inclusion’ (2011). His recent books include: ‘Muslims in the West and the Challenges of Belonging’ (2012); and ‘The Arab Revolutions in Context: Socio-Political Implications for the Middle East and Beyond’ (2012). His 2004 book ‘Lives in Limbo: Voices of Refugees under Temporary Protection’ was short-listed for the 2004 Human Rights Medals and Awards. Administrative responsibilities • Director, Centre for Citizenship and Globalisation (CCG) • Editor, Journal of Intercultural Studies (Routledge) Areas of Supervision • Migration and intercultural relations • Cultural diversity and multicultural education • Middle East history and politics • Refugee policy and practice • Multiculturalism and transnationalism research Research affiliations • The United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC); • The International Association for the Study of Forced Migration (IASFM); • The International Humanities Association; • The Australian Institute of International Affairs; • The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY). www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/ccg/ Professor Mansouri is the Director of the Centre for Citizenship and Globalisation. The CCG is at the forefront of empirical, normative and applied research in studies of citizenship and globalisation. It conducts inter-disciplinary research into how individuals and political groups interact with, and claim membership of, social, economic, political and cultural organisations within and beyond the nation. www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/ccg/rsg/ |
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| Teaching responsibilities |
• Middle Eastern Studies • Bachelor of Arts |
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| Research interests |
• Migration studies • Comparative refugee research • Global Islamic Politics • Multiculturalism and intercultural relations |
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| Current research projects |
Current/Recent ARC Projects led by Professor Mansouri: • DP130102601: on ‘Muslim Religiosity in Secular Cities’ (2013-15) (with Dr M. Lobo and Prof B. Turner); • LP120200319: on ‘Intercultural Understanding in Schools’ (2012-15) (with Prof Christine Halse et al); • LP120200319: on ‘Using Museums to counter racism’ (2012-14) (with A/Prof yin Paradies et al); • LP0989182: Social Networks, Belonging and Active Citizenship among Migrant Youth in Australia (2009-12); (with Prof Zlatko Skrbis UQ) • DP0771641: Local Governance, Multiculturalism and Active Citizenship: The Case of Muslim Diaspora in the West (2007-10) [with S. Kenny and D. Walker]; • LP0455056: The Challenge of Managing Cultural Diversity in Education: the Case of Arab-Australian Youth (2004-07)[with M. Leach]; • LP0211833: Economic and Social Rights of Asylum Seekers in Australia: Challenges for Community Associations (2002-04) [with S.Kenny and K. Brown]. |
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| Awards |
• 2012: Faculty Research Excellence Award – 2012 Distinguished Researcher • 2011: Distinguished Visiting Researcher Program Award, Canada • 2010: Faculty Research Excellence Award – 2010 Distinguished Researcher • 2010: University Service Recognition Award • 2010: University Recognition Award for contribution as a mentor to the ‘Developing Research Leaders Program’ • 2010: Faculty Researcher of the Month Award (August 2010) • 2006: Deakin International Studies Program (ISP) Award • 2005: Certificate of Appreciation: Police Academy, Victoria. • 2004: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity (HREOC) Medal Awards: Lives in Limbo (UNSW Press, 2004, with Michael Leach) short-listed for the Non-Fiction Awards. • 2003: Multiple Grants Winner Award, Faculty of arts • 2002: Certificate of Recognition for the Dean's Best Researcher • 2001: Certificate of Appreciation from the Victorian State Government, in recognition of voluntary service to the community, International Year of Volunteers 2001 • 2000: Certificate of Recognition for the Best New Researcher in the faculty of Arts • 2000: Certificate of Recognition from the Islamic Council of Philanthropy in Australia (ICPA) Sydney, for contribution to teacher training and professional development courses in community schools. |
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