Dr. Simin Fadaee

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Simin Fadaee is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Manchester. She has an extensive educational background, having studied in Iran, India, South Africa, and Germany, and has worked at Humboldt University of Berlin. Her research focuses on social movements, revolutions, and social justice, with empirical work conducted primarily in Iran, India, and Germany. Fadaee is a co-editor for the journal 'Critical Sociology' and serves as the president of the International Sociological Association's Research Committee on Social Classes and Social Movements. Her engagement with academic governance includes membership in the Manchester University Press Editorial Committee and role as an external examiner at the University of Edinburgh. She actively supervises PhD students in related areas and has developed a keen interest in sustainable consumption linked with social movements. Fadaee is also known for organizing research events, including the annual Alternative Futures Popular Protest Conference, reflecting her commitment to advancing sociological inquiry and public intellectual discourse.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, United Kingdom

Teaching and researching in sociology with a focus on social movements and justice.

Co-Editor-in-Chief

— Present

British Sociological Association • United Kingdom

Led editorial initiatives for sociology publications.

External Examiner

— Present

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Evaluating academic programs within the Sociology Department.

Awards

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Outstanding Academic Title

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Fellowship

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.