Mu'izz A. Khalid
About Mu'izz A. Khalid
Mu'izz A. Khalid is a Visiting Assistant in Research at Yale University, focusing on the intersection of Islam and politics in Southeast Asia. He holds a PhD from the National University of Singapore and has previously conducted research at institutions such as Universiti Brunei Darussalam and King's College London.
Current Position at Yale University
Mu'izz A. Khalid serves as a Visiting Assistant in Research (VAR) at Yale University. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to research initiatives for a duration of three years in New Haven, Connecticut. His work focuses on the intersection of Islam and politics, particularly within the context of Southeast Asia.
Previous Research Roles
Prior to his current role, Khalid worked at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) as a Visiting PhD Researcher for six months in 2020. He also served as a Research Assistant at UBD from 2016 to 2017 for nine months. Additionally, he was a Visiting PhD Researcher at King's College London for four months from 2019 to 2020. These roles have contributed to his expertise in political research.
Educational Background
Khalid has a strong academic foundation in political studies. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Politics from The University of Sheffield from 2012 to 2015. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Security Studies from UCL from 2015 to 2016. Khalid completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Southeast Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore from 2017 to 2021.
Research Interests
Khalid's research interests encompass themes such as democratization, authoritarianism, absolutism, and monarchism. His focus on these areas reflects his commitment to understanding the complexities of political systems, particularly in relation to Islam and its interaction with politics in Southeast Asia.
PhD Candidate at National University of Singapore
Since 2017, Mu'izz A. Khalid has been a PhD Candidate at the National University of Singapore. His ongoing research contributes to the academic discourse on Southeast Asian politics and enhances his expertise in the field.