Trinh T. Minh-ha

Trinh T. Minh-ha is a Professor in the Department of Gender & Women's Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. She is an interdisciplinary scholar, filmmaker, and theorist known for her work in feminist, postcolonial, and critical theory. Her affiliations include teaching appointments at Harvard, Smith, Cornell, and other institutions globally. She holds degrees from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, where she earned two master's degrees and a Ph.D. in music composition.

Her research integrates cultural politics, postcolonial discourse, and artistic practice. Minh-ha has produced six feature films—including Reassemblage (1982), Naked Spaces (1985), and A Tale of Love (1996)—which have been featured in 27 international retrospectives. She has also authored eight books and created multimedia installations addressing intersectional identity, decolonial aesthetics, and feminist epistemologies.

Minh-ha’s work emphasizes ethical storytelling, challenging dominant narratives through experimental formats. While no specific awards are named, her films and writings have garnered significant academic and artistic recognition. She is currently on Academic Personnel Leave but maintains an office at 660 Social Sciences Building, Berkeley.