Nazli Kibria

Nazli Kibria is a Professor and Interim Chair in the Department of Sociology at Boston University. She holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania and an undergraduate degree from Wellesley College. Her research focuses on migration, race, family dynamics, and childhood, with a particular emphasis on South Asia and Asian American experiences. Current projects include studies on economic decline in families and sibling relationships across social class and immigration divides.

Education:

• PhD in Sociology, University of Pennsylvania (1986)
• Bachelor’s Degree, Wellesley College

Research Interests:

• Transnational families and migration patterns
• Racialization and identity politics
• Gender roles in education and labor
• Immigrant integration policies
• Cultural negotiation in diaspora communities

Recent publications explore themes such as sibling economic disparities, decolonizing migration theory, and the intersection of religion and identity in transnational contexts. Her work frequently bridges sociological theory with applied policy analysis, emphasizing marginalized groups’ lived experiences.

Scientific Awards: None explicitly listed in provided texts.

Advising and Grants: No specific advisees or grants mentioned in the text. Her research has been supported through institutional affiliations and collaborative projects.

Labs/Teams: No formal lab affiliations noted, though her work involves interdisciplinary collaborations with migration scholars and sociocultural researchers.