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Dr. Rizwan Mustafa (MA, PhD)

Dr. Rizwan Mustafa (MA, PhD)

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  • About me

    TEDx Speaker, Researching Radical & Extreme Narratives, Research Strategist, FATE (Counter) Terrorism Researcher, Police Education, Police Reform, Senior Fellow HEA.

  • Education

    • Markfield

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    • Jamia Binoria

      2011 - 2012
      Bachelor's degree Islamic Studies Excellent Pass

      Traditional Islamic studies - darse nizami. Quran, hadith, fiqh and the respective supporting sciences. Arabic language - classical texts, Arabic grammar, syntax and morphology.

    • University of Birmingham

      2014 - 2017
      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations

      Activities and Societies: University of Birmingham 2014 Poster Conference. 2014 three minute thesis competition. 2014 Leading Academics Programme. Identifying the cause(s) of Muslim violent extremism: Developing a theoretical framework for an intervention programme. Analysis of violent extremist rhetoric. Cognitive behavioural therapies.

    • University of Gloucestershire

      2012 - 2013
      Master's degree Islamic Studies Distinction

      Analysis of the causes of Muslim violent extremism: A fresh perspective.Theological perspective on existing theories of the causes attributed to Muslim violent extremism.Anthropological and theological assertions of Muslim identity. Cognitive neuroscience and theological compliments. Further research suggestions promoting an interdisciplinary approach.

  • Experience

    • Three UK

      Jul 2002 - Aug 2003

      Sales targets and performance management.Staff development, mentoring & coaching.Leadership.Managerial and clerical duties. staff management, sales performance management, local sales strategy development, performance reviews, coaching, mentoring, staff development.

      • Store Manager

        Jul 2002 - Aug 2003

      • manager

        Jul 2002 - Aug 2003

    • West Midlands Police

      Aug 2003 - May 2015
      Police Officer

      Investigation & detection of crime. Safeguarding children & vulnerable members of the community. Management. Case file preparation.Policy review.Counter terrorism officer.Community & social cohesion officer.Learning & development trainer.Staff association chairperson.

    • Fund raising

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2010
      Project leader

    • Charity Boxing Event

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2010
      Project Manager

    • Human Appeal

      Feb 2016 - Jan 2018
      Fundraising Manager

    • As-Suffa Outreach

      Feb 2018 - Jun 2018
      Strategic Partnerships Manager

    • Help In Need

      Jul 2018 - Oct 2018
      Regional Manager

      Regional Fundraising Manager - STRATEGY, STRATEGY, STRATEGY!

    • University of Birmingham

      Oct 2018 - Mar 2020
      Doctoral Researcher

      Full time researcher

    • Khal Marina

      Mar 2019 - now
      Director & Head of Research

      Counter Terrorism consultancy specialising in learning and development for counter terrorism agencies across the world.

    • Staffordshire University

      Apr 2019 - now

      • Regional Course Director

        Oct 2021 - now

      • Senior Lecturer

        Apr 2019 - now

    • The University of Huddersfield

      Mar 2020 - Apr 2021
      Lecturer in Policing

    • Countering Violent Extremism Unit

      Jun 2020 - now
      Specialist Consultant

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Senior Fellow

      Higher Education Academy
      Oct 2022

    • HEFI Horizon Award

      University of Birmingham
      Jan 2020

    • Senior Fellow

      Higher Education Academy
      Oct 2022

    • Police Trainer

      West Midlands Police

    • Associate Fellow

      Higher Education Authority
      Apr 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dr. Rizwan Mustafa (MA, PhD)
      2014 University of Birmingham Poster Competition WInner University of Birmingham Jun 2014 Concise presentation of my research at the annual Poster Competition for the University of Birmingham. I participated alongside fellow researchers from various disciplines in presenting my doctoral research through the means of a poster. I combined images with succinct text to create an impactive and informative poster that captured the audiences attention whilst providing an overview of my research. I also had the privilege of hosting a short 10 minute presentation of my doctoral… Show more Concise presentation of my research at the annual Poster Competition for the University of Birmingham. I participated alongside fellow researchers from various disciplines in presenting my doctoral research through the means of a poster. I combined images with succinct text to create an impactive and informative poster that captured the audiences attention whilst providing an overview of my research. I also had the privilege of hosting a short 10 minute presentation of my doctoral research to judges from the University of Birmingham. I was announced the winner for the College of Arts & Law. Show less
    • Awarded to Dr. Rizwan Mustafa (MA, PhD)
      University of Birmingham 3 Minute Thesis University of Birmingham Jun 2014 Finalist at the University of Birmingham 3MT competition. Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMttfvbniis
    • Awarded to Dr. Rizwan Mustafa (MA, PhD)
      Raising Islamic Awareness Award West Midlands Association of Muslim Police Dec 2013 Awarded by the West Midlands Association of Muslim Police in recognition of contributions made to raise awareness of faith related matters in the police service. Some of the contributions I made included introducing prayer articles for Muslim staff and persons in custody, writing and delivering training packages to operational departments such as the CTU, ports staff, Operations in order to improve service delivery. I conducted policy review through a faith lens and delivered faith related… Show more Awarded by the West Midlands Association of Muslim Police in recognition of contributions made to raise awareness of faith related matters in the police service. Some of the contributions I made included introducing prayer articles for Muslim staff and persons in custody, writing and delivering training packages to operational departments such as the CTU, ports staff, Operations in order to improve service delivery. I conducted policy review through a faith lens and delivered faith related inputs to HR personnel and middle managers in particularly for Ramadhan. Show less
    • Awarded to Dr. Rizwan Mustafa (MA, PhD)
      Markfield Institute of Higher Education Markfield Institute Oct 2013 Highest performing student of the 2012 MA Islamic Studies intake.