Ibtisam Idris is a sociologist with a PhD in Sociology and Social Anthropology. Her research spans gender, migration, urban livelihoods, and societal health, with a strong foundation in qualitative methodologies and complementary expertise in quantitative approaches. As an educator in medical sociology, she has examined a broad range of social issues affecting women, children, and marginalized communities, particularly those impacted by conflict and displacement. Her recent work investigates the socioeconomic conditions and resilience strategies of vulnerable populations, including a manuscript-in-progress on the livelihood practices of Ethiopian women in Kassala town, Eastern Sudan. This study explores the intersections of gender, migration, and urban survival in one of Sudan’s key border regions, offering insights into how structural inequalities shape everyday life in fragile and transitional settings.
In addition to her core research areas, Dr. Idris is actively engaged in examining gender disparities in STEM and artificial intelligence. Her work addresses the systemic barriers limiting women’s participation
in technology sectors, the implications of algorithmic bias, and the sociotechnical forces that either reinforce or challenge existing gender inequalities. She has recently co-authored and published two research papers in these domains and remains actively involved in interdisciplinary inquiry and scholarly collaboration. Dr. Idris has a diversified portfolio of published research and a strong record in teaching, academic
supervision, and university administration. Committed to socially engaged scholarship, her work aims to
inform inclusive policies and intervention strategies that promote gender justice, equity, and support for
marginalized populations.
