Dr. Evren Tok

Dr. Evren Tok, Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Associate Professor at the College of Public Policy, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), is a prominent figure in public policy research and education. He serves as the regional coordinator for the Executive Master's Program in Development Policies and Practices, a joint offering with the Graduate Institute of Geneva. Dr. Tok's scholarly contributions include co-editing "Policy Making in a Transformative State: The Case of Qatar" and authoring "Global governance and Muslim organizations." His research leadership is evident in his role as director of a QNRF-funded cluster on "SDG Education and Global Citizenship in Qatar" and as Lead Project Investigator for "Localizing Entrepreneurship Education in Qatar." Dr. Tok's innovative approach to education and community engagement is exemplified by his founding of Maker Majlis, a maker space focused on Islam in a global context, which has received multiple awards. His work has been recognized with the Best Research Project Award at HBKU in 2022, underscoring his significant contributions to public policy and sustainable development in Qatar and beyond.