David Bresnahan

David Bresnahan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the University of Utah. His research explores the intersections of East African societies, the Indian Ocean world, and global connectivity through frameworks like oral history, linguistic analysis, and environmental studies.

• Education: PhD in History from University of Wisconsin-Madison, MA in History from Ohio University, BA in History from Elizabethtown College

Research Focus: Bresnahan examines East Africa's role in transoceanic networks, emphasizing Mijikenda communities' relationships with Swahili port cities like Mombasa. His work bridges global history with localized environmental and cultural dynamics.

Teaching: Courses include World History to 1500, Africa in World History, Environmental History of Africa, and Global History of Poverty.