Maria Kett

Maria Kett is a Professor of Humanitarianism and Social Inclusion at University College London (UCL), working in the Epidemiology & Public Health department. She is a leading social anthropologist with cross-disciplinary expertise in disability, global health, development studies, and humanitarian policy.

• Education: PhD from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London

Her research focuses on disability inclusion in humanitarian contexts, climate justice, and health equity. She co-founded the Global Disability Innovation Hub and has shaped UN policies on disability inclusion.

Publications Trends

Recent work spans: assistive technology in disasters, AI ethics in humanitarianism, climate-resilient development, conflict health systems, and intersectional marginalization in Nepal. She emphasizes participatory approaches and policy translation.

Teaching

Programme Director for UCL's MSc Humanitarian Policy and Practice, with experience supervising PhD students in humanitarian research areas.