Adam is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Education, University College London. His main work has been in London as a youth worker, teacher and teacher educator. He is currently programme leader for the Master of Teaching (MTeach) a course specifically for practising teachers. Adam works on the Doctorate in Education (EdD) as a module leader, tutor and supervisor. Research interests include new teacher learning, the role of technology in education, work related learning and global development education. Adam co-authored with John Yandell ‘Rethinking Education: Whose Knowledge is it anyway?’ (2016) ‘This book challenges common assumptions and the commodification of education. Within a global context it presents a progressive, egalitarian alternative’.

https://newint.org/books/new-internationalist/nononsense-rethinking-education

Adam has worked on various education projects in the UK and overseas. His postgraduate work includes an MSc in Development Studies and a Doctorate in Education. He has been an active trade unionist throughout his career.