Santanu Das

Santanu Das is a Professor whose research spans interdisciplinary fields, focusing on the First World War, colonial experiences, and quantum gravity phenomenology. His work bridges humanities and theoretical physics, with significant contributions to postcolonial studies and cultural history.

• Key Affiliations: European Commission (EC), British Academy, HERA (Humanities in the European Research Area), Leverhulme Trust.

Das has led multiple research projects, including studies on colonial literature, cultural exchange during global conflicts, and quantum gravity. His recent White Paper and Roadmap for Quantum Gravity Phenomenology (2023) highlights his engagement with cutting-edge theoretical physics, while his 2018 monograph India, Empire and First World War solidifies his expertise in postcolonial and imperial studies.

Notable projects include:

• The Making of Modernist Resistance (2015–2017, EC-funded).
• Colonial Experience and Literature of the First World War (2014, British Academy).
• Cultural Exchange in a Time of Global Conflict (2013–2016, HERA).
• Race, Empire, and the First World War (2012–2013, Leverhulme Trust).

Das’s research output includes 13 publications, 5 finished projects, and 2 peer-reviewed books. He has supervised 5 works and contributed to journals like Comparative Critical Studies, often exploring intersections between war, empire, and cultural representation.