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Shirin Khayambashi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on the dynamics of racial and ethnic relations among post-migration populations in Canada, particularly concerning group dynamics and intergroup contestation among minority immigrants within the Canadian multicultural context. Dr. Khayambashi has conducted significant research on the Iranian community, exploring issues such as ingroup hostility, communal insecurity, and the intersection of gender and religion in community dynamics. Her work includes the introduction of the concept of ingroup-Islamophobia to delve into religious divisions within the community. She is currently leading a research project in Brandon, Manitoba, examining the immigrant experience in smaller Canadian towns and rural regions, emphasizing the intersectional challenges these populations face as they navigate integration in areas with limited diversity. Dr. Khayambashi's ongoing research critically assesses the opportunities and challenges faced by immigrants settling in such regions, particularly in light of federally funded immigration initiatives. She teaches various courses, including Introduction to Sociology, and actively contributes to professional service through external reviewing and membership in sociological associations.
Department of Chemical Engineering