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Nora Derbal is a junior professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Hamburg. She focuses on the modern and contemporary world of Islam, with research centering on the Arabian Peninsula, particularly Saudi Arabia, the Arab Gulf monarchies, and Palestine/Israel. Her work investigates Islamic practices and concepts in their lived execution while also reflecting on how knowledge about Islam and Muslim societies is produced and perpetuated in Europe. Her ongoing research projects include an examination of the life and works of Heinrich von Maltzan, an early modern traveler known for his contributions to the understanding of Islam. Derbal also explores themes of solidarity, martyrdom, and transnational networks between societies of the Arabian Peninsula and Palestine. She has been recognized for her contributions to the field with awards such as the second place in the German Study Prize by the Körber Foundation for her dissertation. With an academic background that includes significant international study and teaching experience, she advocates for enriching student experiences through research and understanding of the Arab world.
University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany
Engaged in teaching and research in Islamic Studies, focusing on the Arab world.
American University Cairo • Cairo, Egypt
Conducted research related to civil society and authoritarianism in Saudi Arabia.
Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).