Dr. Albert Younas is an interdisciplinary scholar, researcher, educator, and author whose academic work spans the fields of sociology of religion, religious studies, migration studies, intercultural dialogue, social identity, globalization, and contemporary social issues. With extensive academic and professional experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, he has established a strong scholarly profile dedicated to examining the complex intersections of religion, society, culture, and human development in diverse global contexts.

He earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies from the University of Salzburg, Austria, and is currently pursuing a second Doctor of Philosophy degree in the Sociology of Religion at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, where his research explores religion, social order, work, and globalization in the United Arab Emirates. He also serves as an Independent Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Erlangen–Nuremberg, Germany, conducting research on gender, religion, and social marginalization among the Khawaja Sira community in Pakistan. His international academic training has equipped him with a multidisciplinary perspective that integrates sociology, religious studies, migration research, social psychology, education, and cultural studies.

As an active researcher, Dr. Younas has produced a growing body of scholarly work addressing religious minorities, interreligious relations, migration, globalization, identity formation, gender and sexuality, intercultural education, digital religion, and social justice. His research has been published in international academic journals and presented at scholarly conferences across Europe and Asia. His studies contribute to contemporary discussions on religious pluralism, minority rights, intercultural engagement, transnational migration, and the role of religion in shaping social and cultural identities in an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond journal publications, Dr. Younas is the author of several books on sociology of religion, faith, forgiveness, resilience, religious identity, and intercultural understanding. His scholarly publications reflect a commitment to making complex social and religious issues accessible to both academic and broader audiences while promoting dialogue, inclusion, and social cohesion.

His research contributions extend beyond publication through active engagement in international scholarly communities. He serves as a peer reviewer and editorial contributor for academic journals in the social sciences and humanities and participates in numerous international academic associations focused on religion, sociology, migration studies, and interdisciplinary research. Through these roles, he supports the advancement of scholarly rigor, ethical research practices, and the dissemination of impactful academic knowledge.

Driven by a commitment to interdisciplinary inquiry and global scholarship, Dr. Younas continues to explore pressing social, cultural, and religious issues that shape contemporary societies. His work contributes to a deeper understanding of diversity, identity, globalization, and social transformation while fostering meaningful dialogue across cultures, faith traditions, and academic disciplines.