Shoaib Malik

Dr. Shoaib Ahmed Malik is a lecturer in Science and Religion at the University of Edinburgh, specialising in Islam and Science, theological anthropology, and the philosophy of science. His research explores how classical Islamic thought engages with contemporary scientific questions, including evolution, artificial intelligence, and extraterrestrial life. He is the chief editor of Palgrave Macmillan’s Islam and Science monograph series and encyclopaedia, and he serves on the editorial board of Theology and Science, as well as Zygon.

His work critically bridges faith and reason, challenging reductionist narratives while fostering constructive dialogue between theology and scientific inquiry.. As the founder of the Islamic Colloquia of Edinburgh (ICE), he organises annual discussions on theology, philosophy, and science to advance scholarly engagement in these fields.