Dr. K. Purdam is an in expert research methods and in public consultation with a specific focus on civic society, citizen involvement and policy making. He has successfully completed a range of national research projects across challenging social policy areas working both in the public and private sector. He has held a number of senior roles including: Director of Postgraduate Teaching, Short Course Programme Director and Director of Academic Staff Training.

He is an expert in rights, equality and labour markets and conducting research with hard to reach groups. He has experience in conducting social research for the Home Office, the Department for Communities and Local Government, the Department for Work and Pensions and charities including Crisis and The Big Issue. He has also conducted research on vulnerability in the UK on behalf of the International Labour Organisation. His research has been cited in the House of Lords in the UK and has been featured widely in the media including the BBC. An impact film is being made of his research.