About
Manvitha Singamsetty is a Contract Instructor at Carleton University’s Department of Religion, part of the College of the Humanities. She is also a PhD candidate in Philosophy at the University of Ottawa. Her academic journey includes degrees from Delhi University (B.A., M.A., M.Phil) and a Diploma in Japanese Studies from Soka University.
Her research focuses on liberal multiculturalism, advocating Gandhi’s principles of non-violence and satyagraha for public spaces in democratic societies. She also explores classical Indian philosophy, social/political philosophy, and environmental ethics. With over 14 years in diversity and inclusion (D&I), she has managed projects, developed curricula, and facilitated workshops on anti-racism, leadership, and community engagement across 9 countries.
Her publications span philosophy reviews, cultural identity studies, and yoga tourism. Notable works include a co-authored study on Canadian religious identity (2017) and an analysis of yoga travel’s spiritual dimensions (2016). She initiated a philosophy journal during her early career (2008).
Though no formal awards are listed, her contributions to pedagogy and applied ethics reflect impactful scholarly engagement. Her advising and grant activities remain unspecified, but her international collaborations with governments and NGOs highlight active interdisciplinary work.
