Mona Samadi, Ph.D. (2012), Örebro University, is Associate Professor of Law at that university. She has published monographs, book chapters and articles on Islamic law, international law, and constitutional law, in particular related to the Middle East.

Mona Samadi examines the sources of gender differences within the Islamic tradition, with particular focus on guardianship, and describes the opportunities and challenges for advancing the legal status of women.