About
J.C. Salyer is an Associate Professor of Practice in Anthropology and Human Rights at Barnard College, Columbia University, and Director of the Human Rights Program. They hold a J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law and a Ph.D. from The Graduate Center, CUNY. Their work intersects law, climate change, and social justice, with a focus on migration, human rights, and sovereignty. Salyer co-organizes the Pacific Climate Circuits symposium at Columbia and runs an immigration clinic at the Arab-American Family Support Center in Brooklyn.
Research emphasizes Australia's asylum policies, particularly the detention of refugees on Manus Island. Publications from 2021 analyze Australia's immigration policies and asylum seeker treatment, while 2019 work highlights refugee support initiatives.
No scientific awards listed. Advising and grants details are not provided. Salyer's affiliation with the Arab-American Family Support Center and leadership in climate justice initiatives reflect their commitment to applied research and community engagement.
