With a PhD in Theology and Philosophy from the School of Advanced Study (Heythrop College), University of London, Dr Shahin brings two decades of cross-disciplinary expertise spanning academic research, data analytics, programme management, policy development, and community engagement.

As Head of Research at ADL Research, Dr Shahin leads an ambitious research project that explores governance, ethics, law, and financial instruments within various frameworks.

Dr Shahin is a long-time advocate for pluralism, rooted not in trend or tokenism, but in decades of lived experience and deep engagement with faith leaders from all over the world. Since the mid-2000s, he has developed and delivered pioneering training programmes for government bodies, academic institutions, and faith-based organisations across the UK and beyond. His approach to pluralism is grounded in tried-and-tested methods that prioritises cultural literacy, genuine relationship-building, and mutual respect.

While contemporary DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives have gained significant traction in recent years, Dr Shahin’s work predates this movement. His approach is shaped by a long-standing commitment to substantive, values-driven engagement rather than surface-level compliance. He offers a grounded alternative—one that champions egalitarianism not as a performative gesture, but as something that grows organically within society, where shared values are recognised, and differences are understood. For him, genuine pluralism cannot be mandated; it must be cultivated, lived, and sustained within the everyday fabric of society.

With advanced proficiency in data analytics, digital media production, and multilingual engagement, Dr Shahin exemplifies the kind of intellectually grounded and socially responsive scholarship that defines ADL Research.