About
Manjari Mahajan is an Associate Professor in the Julien J. Studley Graduate Programs in International Affairs at The New School, and serves as Starr Professor and Co-Director of the India China Institute. Her work bridges Science and Technology Studies, Development Studies, and Anthropology, focusing on global health, philanthrocapitalism, and digital governance, with empirical work in India, South Africa, and global health organizations like the Gates Foundation and WHO.
Education:
- PhD, Science and Technology Studies, Cornell University
- MSc, Science and Technology Policy, SPRU Sussex University
- BA, Harvard University
Research Interests: Global health policy, digital governance, biotechnology, postcolonial democracies, humanitarian emergencies, environmental politics, and the role of philanthropy in global health systems. She has held fellowships at the Asia Research Institute (Singapore), Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology (Germany), and the Social Science Research Council (USA).
Recent Publications: Her work spans global health metrics, the Gates Foundation's influence in India, and HIV/AIDS policy in South Africa and India. Recent articles include analyses of global health governance and the intersection of science, policy, and equity.
Awards:
- Society for Social Studies of Science Prize
- American Anthropological Association Award
Teaching & Leadership: Co-Director of the India China Institute, teaches courses like 'Global Flows' and 'Philanthrocapitalism.' Future courses include 'Politics of Knowledge' (Spring 2026) and 'Philanthrocapitalism' (Fall 2025).
