Tariq Ramadan is a Swiss Muslim scholar, philosopher, and public intellectual. He is a professor of Contemporary Islamic Studies at Oxford University and a visiting professor at the Faculty of Islamic Studies in Qatar. He is the author of numerous books on Islam, intercultural dialogue, and reform in the Muslim world. He is a prominent advocate for the rights of Muslims in the West and has been a vocal critic of Islamophobia. He has also been a strong advocate for the rights of women in Islam and has been a leader in the field of Islamic ethics. He is a frequent speaker at international conferences and has been a guest on many television and radio programs.