Dr. Aman Jaswal

Dr. Aman Jaswal is a Dedicated academic specialising in sociology, political science, and international relations, with a focus on South Asia’s socio-political dynamics. Experienced in delivering engaging lectures, developing innovative curriculum, and fostering critical academic discourse among undergraduate and postgraduate students with an aim to foster interdisciplinary learning among students while advancing research quality.
Dr Jaswal is a dynamic academic with a distinguished background in Sociology, International Relations, and Journalism, specializing in South Asian geopolitical dynamics. He earned his PhD in Sociology and International Relations from the University of Staffordshire, where his interdisciplinary research explored the intersections of political science, sociology, and security studies. Dr. Jaswal’s research interests are centred around South Asia, particularly focusing on the complex geopolitical issues surrounding the Kashmir conflict, and how identity, nationalism, and religion shape regional politics.
With a rich academic career, Dr. Jaswal has lectured at the University of Staffordshire, UK, University of Lincoln, and Manav Rachna University, India, where he has taught undergraduate and postgraduate students on a wide range of topics including specialised lectures on borders and borderland geopolitics and global security. His courses include global and regional security, sociological theories, ethnicity and crime, understanding terrorism and insurgency and international relations, with a particular emphasis on South and Southeast Asia. Notably, Dr. Jaswal has contributed to the Qualified Weapons Instructor Training Course in collaboration with the UK Ministry of Defence, focusing on governance and policy in South and West Asia.
Dr. Jaswal’s commitment to interdisciplinary learning is reflected in his innovative teaching methods, blending digital platforms with traditional academic discourse to create engaging and interactive learning experiences. He has supervised dissertations, conducted qualitative research workshops, and provided 1:1 support to students in both qualitative and thematic research methods.
In addition to his teaching, Dr. Jaswal is an active researcher and conference presenter. His forthcoming publications include significant contributions to edited volumes on Kashmir and peace strategies, and journal articles addressing the interplay of political ideology and identity in South Asia. He has also been recognized with awards such as the Youngest Researcher Best Paper Award at the Asia Pacific Peace Research Association Conference in 2022 and has been granted an ESRC Full PhD Scholarship and a Turing Grant for fieldwork research.
Dr. Jaswal’s work stands at the intersection of academia, policy-making, and media, reflecting his deep expertise in addressing critical socio-political issues. He is dedicated to advancing scholarly discourse and contributing to the broader understanding of geopolitical conflicts and security issues in South Asia.