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Abdoolkarim Vakil is a lecturer in History and Portuguese Studies at King’s College London. He specializes in Portuguese Intellectual and Cultural History from the 19th and 20th centuries, exploring themes such as Nationalism, National Identity, and related political ideologies and movements. His work includes the examination of Historical Commemorations and Heritage, as well as collective memory within the context of European Colonial Relations and Contemporary Muslim communities in Europe. Abdoolkarim has been active in research related to Critical Muslim Studies and Islamophobia, supervising students and encouraging research in these areas. He has taught various introductory modules, including surveys of Portuguese and European World History, and specialist modules focused on the political, social, and cultural aspects of the Portuguese-speaking world. Abdoolkarim's expertise is further augmented by his involvement in editorial boards and executive boards for institutions addressing critical studies of Islam and Muslims. He has published multiple works, including contributions to significant journal articles and books, further enriching the academic landscape of his field.
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