Debanuj DasGupta

Debanuj DasGupta is an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut, holding a joint appointment in the Department of Geography and the Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. His research focuses on queer theory, urban studies, and the intersections of sexuality, law, and religion. He employs innovative ethnographic methods to explore identity, space, and power.

Key research interests include queer methodologies, digital spaces, and the socio-legal dimensions of LGBTQ+ experiences, particularly in South Asia. His work critiques colonial legal frameworks (e.g., Section 377) and examines how religion shapes perceptions of desire and perversity.

DasGupta’s publications highlight themes such as virtual intimacy, fieldwork ethics, and the lived realities of marginalized communities. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues in geography and gender studies, pushing boundaries in both theoretical and applied research.