Karam Dana

Dr. Karam Dana is the Alyson McGregor Distinguished Professor of Excellence and Transformative Research at the University of Washington Bothell, and the founding director of the American Muslim Research Institute (AMRI). Dr. Dana was also the co-director of the Muslim Oversample for the 2020 CMPS.

His research explores the formation, evolution, and transformation of ethno-, socio-political, and religious identities under different socio-economic and political conditions. Dr. Dana studies Palestinian identity and transnationalism, and the effects of Israeli occupation on Palestinian society. Dr. Dana was also one of the earliest scholars to study Arab and Muslim racialization in the post- 9/11 era through survey and public opinion research.

His accomplishments have been recognized by the University of Washington for his impactful and distinguished scholarship and exceptional teaching. He received the 2018 Distinguished Teaching Award, and the 2023 Distinguished Research, Scholarship, Creative Activities Award.