Prof. Dr. Oktay KIZILKAYA is a full-time Professor at Kirsehir Ahi Evran University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Economics , Turkey. He has held academic positions since 2004, including Associate Professor (2019-2024) and Assistant Professor (2012-2018). Education: PhD and MA in Economics (2007-2012, 2004-2007), BA in Economics (1999-2004) from Selçuk University. Research Areas: International Political Economy, International Trade, International Investments, and International Economic Theories. His research focuses on the interplay between economic policies, foreign direct investment (FDI), energy consumption, environmental sustainability, and growth dynamics. Key themes include panel data analysis , co-integration , and policy implications for Turkey and emerging economies like BRICS-T. Recent publications analyze topics such as pandemic-induced uncertainty on tourism demand, eco-innovation in Germany, and the impact of political institutions on FDI. His work often employs time-series econometrics and panel causality methods . Scientific Awards: Publication Encouragement Award (2023) Publication Encouragement Award (2020) Best Researcher Award (2017, International Conference on Strategic Research in Social Science and Education) Award of 2017 (Strategic Researches Academy) Key Projects: Led 13 research projects on FDI, economic growth, environmental sustainability, and energy policy, all as principal investigator.
Professor Arlene Holmes-Henderson is a Professor of Classics Education and Public Policy at Durham University, holding a British Academy Innovation Fellowship (2022-2024). She teaches on the Latin with Classics PGCE course in the School of Education and leads interdisciplinary research projects on oracy, Classics education, and policy engagement. Education: Studied Classics at Oxford, Harvard, and Cambridge. Qualified as a schoolteacher and taught for over a decade before returning to academia. Affiliations: Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of Classical Studies (School of Advanced Study) and Affiliated Researcher at the Bennett Institute for Public Policy, University of Cambridge. Research Interests: Focuses on Classics education, oracy development, and the intersection of policy and the humanities. Key projects include Shy Bairns Get Nowt (oracy and employability) and Aristotle Beyond the Academy (reception of rhetoric in non-academic contexts). Co-directs the Advocating Classics Education project and chairs the Classics Development Group. Publications: Over 80 articles and books, including Expanding Classics (Routledge, 2023) and Forward with Classics (Bloomsbury, 2018). Recent work emphasizes policy engagement and levelling-up through oracy education. Awards: MBE (2023) for services to education Elected Member of Academia Europaea (2024) Grants and Roles: Chair of the Latin Expert Panel at the UK Department for Education Advisor to All-Party Parliamentary Groups on Classics, Oracy, and Political Literacy Member of the Universities Policy Engagement Network (Vice Chair) Labs and Collaborations: Directs Durham’s Centre for Classics Education Research and EngagementS (CERES). Collaborates with institutions like the AHRC, Leverhulme Trust, and Novus Education to bridge academia and policy.
Assoc Prof Chia Wai Mun is an Associate Professor of Economics and Associate Chair (Academic) at the School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University (NTU). She holds a PhD from NTU, MSc from the London School of Economics, and BSc from the University of London, all in economics. Her research focuses on international macroeconomics, cost-benefit analysis, transboundary pollution, and environmental policy. Prof Chia has served as a consultant to Singaporean government agencies including the National Environment Agency (NEA), Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), and ASEAN Secretariat. She currently co-directs NTU's Economic Growth Centre and serves as Treasurer of the Economic Society of Singapore. Awards include the Nanyang Education Award (2021) and Singapore National Day Commendation (2011). Her work bridges macroeconomic theory with policy applications, particularly in environmental valuation and international financial dynamics. Recent research explores behavioral heterogeneity in financial markets, optimal monetary policy frameworks for emerging economies, and the economic impacts of transboundary environmental issues.
Otto Maduro is a Venezuelan-born Professor of World Christianity & Latin American Christianity at Drew University (Madison, New Jersey) since 1992. He chairs the Division of Church & Society in the Theological School and co-leads the Hispanic Institute of Theology and Hispanic D.Min. Program. Married to Dr. Nancy Noguera, they share a passion for social justice, music, and intercultural dialogue. His research focuses on liberation theology, social justice, and the intersection of religion with marginalized communities. Education: PhD (1977), MA (1975), and MA (1973) in Philosophy/Sociology of Religion from the Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgium), all summa cum laude. Licentiate in Philosophy from Universidad Central de Venezuela (1968). Research Interests: Liberation theology, social justice, ecological ethics, epistemological critiques, religious resistance, and LGBTQ+ rights. His work emphasizes global South perspectives, particularly Latin America’s socio-religious dynamics. Grants & Awards: Henry Luce III Fellowship (2006), Ford Foundation grants (2000–2002), Will Herberg Award (1997), and international recognition for his book Marxismo y Religión (1977). Professional Contributions: Associate editor of Concilium , Journal of Hispanic/Latino Theology , and others. Served on editorial boards of leading journals and as council member of PARAL, SSSR, and ACHTUS. Current Projects: Researching Pentecostal congregations among Latina/o immigrants in Newark and directing the Hispanic Summer Program in Religion & Theology.
James T. Hamilton is the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Hearst Professor of Communication at Stanford University, where he also directs the Stanford Journalism Program. He previously taught at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy and led the De Witt Wallace Center for Media and Democracy. His academic career spans over three decades, with a focus on media economics, investigative journalism, and environmental policy. Hamilton holds a B.A. (summa cum laude) and Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University. His research explores how markets shape news content, the economics of investigative reporting, and the societal impact of information access. He co-founded the Stanford Computational Journalism Lab and is a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. His work emphasizes computational tools to enhance journalism’s accountability role, including automated fact-checking and data-driven story discovery. Key contributions include groundbreaking books like Democracy's Detectives (2016) and All the News That’s Fit to Sell (2004), which analyze media markets and transparency policies. Scientific Awards: David N Kershaw Award, Goldsmith Book Prize (twice), Frank Luther Mott Research Award (twice), Tankard Book Award Teaching Honors: Allyn Young Prize, Trinity College Distinguished Teaching Award, Susan Tifft Mentoring Award His current research addresses digital inequality, the psychological effects of online financial ads, and algorithmic transparency in journalism. He advises on media innovation through affiliations with the Brown Institute for Media Innovation and the JSK Fellowships Board.
Cécile Fabre is a distinguished Senior Research Fellow at All Souls College and Professor of Political Philosophy at the University of Oxford. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy, the Department of Politics and International Relations, and Nuffield College at Oxford. With a career spanning over two decades, she has held prestigious academic positions including Tutorial Fellow at Lincoln College, Professor of Political Theory at the University of Edinburgh, and Lecturer at the London School of Economics. Her educational background includes a BA in History from La Sorbonne (1992), an MA in Political Theory from the University of York (1993), and a D.Phil in Politics from the University of Oxford (1997). Professor Fabre's research focuses on political philosophy , moral philosophy , and applied ethics , with particular expertise in just war theory, theories of distributive justice, democracy, and the ethics of foreign policy. Her recent work has increasingly addressed the ethics of espionage and cultural heritage. Her publications reveal a consistent pattern of examining moral obligations in international contexts, with a strong emphasis on cosmopolitan perspectives that challenge traditional state-centric approaches to justice and ethics. Among her notable honors are being named a Fellow of the British Academy (2011) and receiving the Scots Philosophical Association Centenary Fellowship (2022). Professor Fabre has supervised 15 doctoral students to completion, with most securing academic positions globally. She has extensive governance experience, having served on various appointment panels, as University Proctor (2018-2019), and on the Publications Committee of the British Academy since 2019. She has also contributed significantly to academic publishing as a member of numerous editorial boards and as a reviewer for major university presses and journals.
National Institute of Oriental Languages and CivilizationsFrance
Delphine Allès is a University Professor at the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (INALCO) in Paris, France, where she serves as Vice-President responsible for board of directors, organization and resources. She is a leading scholar in International Relations with a focus on Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, and specializes in non-Western approaches to international relations, religion in global politics, and Indo-Pacific security dynamics. Her research interests span multiple interconnected domains: Religion and International Relations Non-Western Approaches to International Relations Diplomacy, Security and Multilateral Cooperation in Southeast Asia (Indonesia / Indo-Pacific) Civilizational Narratives Global International Relations and Area Studies Allès's scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on decentralizing International Relations theory through empirical studies of Southeast Asian practices. Her recent publications examine the Indo-Pacific concept, religious diplomacy between Russia and Indonesia, and critiques of Western-centric security frameworks. She has pioneered research on how non-Western civilizations conceptualize international order, particularly through religious frameworks. Professor Allès serves on the editorial boards of multiple prestigious journals including European Journal of East Asian Affairs, Global: Jurnal politik internasional, and Archipel. She is also Scientific manager of the AMI-SHS DECRIPT program focused on crises and civilizational narratives. Her administrative leadership includes membership on the Scientific and Strategic Council of Pôle Asie (MEAE) and the board of the French Political Science Association. Previously, she directed the International Relations department at INALCO (2018-2023) and co-edited the journal Etudes internationales (2021-2024).
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States
Athanasios Orphanides is a Professor of the Practice of Global Economics and Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He holds additional roles as Honorary Advisor to the Bank of Japan’s Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies, member of the Shadow Open Market Committee, and Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research. His research focuses on central banking, monetary policy frameworks, and political economy. Orphanides earned undergraduate degrees in mathematics and economics, as well as a PhD in economics, all from MIT. Before joining MIT, he served as Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (2007–2012), a member of the ECB Governing Council, and Senior Advisor at the U.S. Federal Reserve. His work emphasizes robust monetary policy rules, such as natural growth targeting, to enhance economic stability. Recent publications address fiscal-monetary policy interactions, inflation targeting, and systemic risk management. Orphanides frequently advises policymakers on central bank strategies and crisis response mechanisms. His research highlights the importance of clear policy frameworks to avoid inflationary mistakes, drawing on historical analyses of U.S. and European central bank decisions. He critiques discretionary policies that prioritize employment over price stability, advocating instead for rules-based approaches constrained by inflation targets. Orphanides has contributed to global debates on central bank independence, crisis management, and the design of monetary instruments. His executive education courses at MIT Sloan focus on macroeconomic principles for business decision-making.
Professor Katja Vogt is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Philosophy at Columbia University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She serves as Professor of Philosophy, Director of the M.A. Program in Philosophy, and Chair of the Climate Committee. Additionally, she is an Affiliate of the Data Science Institute and has affiliations with Computing Systems for Data-Driven Science, Data, Media and Society, and Health Analytics. Professor Vogt joined Columbia University in 2002 after teaching at Humboldt University Berlin, both in the Philosophy Department and at the Charité Medical School. Professor Vogt specializes in ancient philosophy, ethics, and normative epistemology, with particular expertise in Plato, Aristotle, Stoicism, and Pyrrhonian skepticism. Her research explores fundamental questions that bridge ancient and contemporary philosophical discussions: What are values? What kind of values are knowledge and truth? What does it mean to want one's life to go well? She has developed significant work on the role of knowledge in ethics, generics and generalizations, and is currently finalizing a monograph entitled The Original Stoics . Her approach combines careful historical scholarship with contemporary philosophical analysis, creating dialogues between ancient texts and modern debates in metaethics, epistemology, and philosophy of action. Professor Vogt's scholarly output reveals consistent engagement with ancient philosophical frameworks while addressing contemporary concerns. Her recent work shows a particular focus on Stoic philosophy, with multiple papers examining Stoic logic, physics, and ethics. She also maintains a strong interest in skepticism, particularly Pyrrhonian approaches, and has made significant contributions to understanding how ancient philosophical concepts can inform current debates about generics, value theory, and the relationship between knowledge and virtue. Her collaborative work with Jens Haas on topics like ignorance, love, and hatred demonstrates her interdisciplinary approach that connects ancient philosophy with contemporary philosophical issues. Columbia Distinguished Faculty Award Class of 1932 Fellow in Classical Philosophy at Princeton University Fellowships from the Templeton Foundation, Maimonides Centre in Hamburg, Center for Advanced Studies in Munich, DFG (German Research Association), and Columbia University-Paris 1 Alliance Program Professor Vogt is actively involved in mentoring students and developing innovative educational approaches. She serves as academic sponsor for "Logic Made Accessible," a project mentored with Columbia College student Jonathan Tanaka that has reached students in over 30 countries. The project makes ancient logic freely accessible to learners of all ages, backgrounds, and interests. She has also served on numerous university committees including the Provost's Faculty Committee on Educational Innovation, Policy and Planning Committee, Committee on Instruction, and as Acting Director of the Center for the Ancient Mediterranean. Her grant work includes support from major foundations that have enabled her to pursue research at the intersection of ancient philosophy and contemporary epistemology. Professor Vogt collaborates with photographer and artist Jens Haas on the "On the Road" project, which combines artistic photography with philosophical reflection. She is also involved in "Movies and Morals," a collaboration with H8URS that provides philosophical commentary on contemporary film and television. These projects demonstrate her commitment to making philosophical inquiry accessible beyond traditional academic settings.
Dr. Hongxuan Lin serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Southeast Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS), Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. His academic work centers on the complex relationship between Islam and Marxism in Indonesia, with broader interests in progressive Islamic discourses across the Muslim world. As a faculty member at one of Asia's premier research universities, Dr. Lin contributes significantly to Southeast Asian studies through his research, teaching, and publications. Dr. Lin earned his Doctor of Philosophy in History from the University of Washington, Seattle, between 2015 and 2020. His doctoral research focused on Indonesian intellectual history, examining how Muslim identity and Marxist analytical frameworks coexisted in the minds of Indonesian nationalists during the anti-colonial struggle and early republic period. His supervisors were Laurie J. Sears, Christoph Giebel, and Vicente L. Rafael, all prominent scholars in Southeast Asian studies. Dr. Lin's research primarily investigates the intersection of Islam and Marxism in Indonesia from 1915 to 1965, exploring conciliatory discourses where Marxist ideas were theorized as compatible with Islam within frameworks of anti-colonial resistance. He examines how Indonesian intellectuals adapted global political currents to local contexts, challenging state-driven narratives that position Islam and Marxism as mutually exclusive. His work also considers women's contributions to these discourses and is expanding to study the circulation of progressive Islamic ideas across the Indian Ocean region connecting Egypt, Arabia, Iran, South Asia, and the Malay Archipelago. His research reveals how progressive Islamic thinkers addressed socio-economic inequity, women's rights, intercommunal tolerance, and religious governance. Dr. Lin's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Southeast Asian political history, particularly Indonesia's intellectual landscape during the colonial and post-colonial periods. His scholarship reveals patterns of creative adaptation where Indonesian thinkers engaged with global political currents while transforming them for local contexts. A notable trend across his work is the examination of transnational intellectual networks that connected Southeast Asia with broader global movements, showing how ideas traveled and were transformed across borders. His research challenges simplistic narratives about religious and political identity, revealing instead complex intellectual traditions that defy easy categorization. Dr. Lin is multilingual with proficiency in Indonesian (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding), Chinese (Mandarin) (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding), Dutch (reading), and French (reading). This linguistic capability supports his research across multiple archives and sources in different languages, enhancing the depth and authenticity of his historical analysis. His work bridges multiple disciplinary approaches including history, political science, religious studies, and post-colonial theory.
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUnited States
Sreedhari Desai is an award-winning, tenured Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Crist W. Blackwell Scholar at the Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research focuses on negotiations, ethical decision-making, and gender dynamics in organizations. She holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior from the University of Utah, an MS in Finance, and a BS in Metallurgical Engineering from Punjab Engineering College. Dr. Desai’s academic career includes roles as a visiting assistant professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and research fellowships at Harvard University’s Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics and Harvard Kennedy School’s Women and Public Policy Program. She has been honored with prestigious awards such as the Mariner S. Eccles Graduate Fellowship and finalist recognition for the ASPEN Dissertation Proposal Award. Her research explores topics like unethical behavior mitigation, gender and racial disparities in negotiations, and the impact of organizational income inequality. Notable findings include the role of virtuous quotes in curbing unethical requests and the link between marital structure and workplace gender attitudes. Her work has been featured in outlets like Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, and BBC. As an educator, Desai teaches MBA, Master of Accounting, and PhD courses on leadership, negotiations, and ethics. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and consultant for global organizations, military leaders, and Fortune 500 companies, advising on strategic decision-making and ethical practices. Her consulting clients include Boeing, IBM, ExxonMobil, and the U.S. Army. Dr. Desai’s grants and fellowships include funding from the National Stock Exchange of India and UNC’s University Research Council. She has also received the MBA Teaching All-Star award multiple times for her engaging pedagogy.
Kenneth A. Reinert is Professor of Public Policy at the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University. He previously served as Director of the Global Commerce and Policy Program from 2007 to 2010 and again from 2013 to 2022, demonstrating sustained leadership in global economic policy education. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Maryland. Prior academic and professional roles include Associate Professor of Economics at Kalamazoo College and Senior International Economist at the U.S. International Trade Commission. Reinert's research centers on international economics, trade policy, economic development, globalization, and the universal provision of basic goods . His work bridges theoretical and applied economics, with a strong emphasis on policy relevance and human development. He explores how trade and economic integration affect inequality, sustainability, and access to essential services in developing nations. His recent publications reveal a thematic evolution from technical trade analysis toward broader critiques of economic nationalism and visions for equitable global development. Books like No Small Hope and The Lure of Economic Nationalism reflect a growing focus on ethical dimensions of globalization and inclusive economic frameworks. Scientific Awards: School of Public Policy Distinguished Teaching Award (2003) Reinert has advised major international institutions through consulting roles with the World Trade Organization, World Bank, OECD Development Centre, and U.S. Department of Commerce , indicating sustained engagement with global policy formulation. While no formal grants are listed, these affiliations imply participation in funded policy research initiatives. He has mentored students and early-career scholars, though specific advisees are not named in the provided texts. He currently serves as editor of Cambridge Elements in International Economics and has led major editorial projects, including the Princeton Encyclopedia of the World Economy and the Handbook of Globalisation and Development , positioning him as a key contributor to academic discourse in global economic policy.
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States
Mariya Grinberg is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she is also a core faculty member in the Security Studies Program. She joined MIT as an Assistant Professor in 2021 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2025. Her academic journey includes postdoctoral fellowships at Stanford University's Center for International Security and Cooperation (2019-2020) and Dartmouth College's Dickey Center for International Understanding (2020-2021). Dr. Grinberg earned her PhD in Political Science from the University of Chicago in 2019, with a dissertation titled "Planning for the Short Haul: Explaining Wartime Trade between Enemies." Her educational background also includes an MA from the University of Chicago's Committee on International Relations and dual undergraduate degrees (BA in International Relations and BS in Business Administration) from the University of Southern California, all earned with honors. Her research focuses on how time and uncertainty shape strategic decisions of states, examining economic statecraft, military planning, and questions of state sovereignty. Dr. Grinberg's groundbreaking work challenges conventional wisdom about the relationship between economic interdependence and conflict, demonstrating that states frequently engage in trade with their enemies even during wartime. Her research spans international security, political economy of security, wartime trade, order formation, sovereignty, and state decline. Dr. Grinberg's scholarly contributions reveal important patterns in international behavior, particularly the "denial-escalation dilemma" in economic statecraft and the inherent trade-offs in strategies for managing state decline. Her work shows that economic ties between states may be insufficient to prevent war, as states balance competing imperatives of preventing enemies from gaining military advantage while maintaining economic security. Committed to Caring Honoree, MIT Office of Graduate Education, 2024 Nuclear Security Research Grant, Stanton Foundation, 2025-26 Junior Faculty Research Grant, Smith Richardson Foundation, 2025-26 Hans J. Morgenthau Fellowship, Notre Dame International Security Center, 2020-21 As an advisor, Dr. Grinberg is renowned for her commitment to students' intellectual growth, providing both incisive criticism and staunch advocacy. She maintains one of the largest advising loads in the department while delivering prompt, discerning feedback. Students describe her as someone who can be "both your most incisive critic and staunchest advocate." She teaches courses including "How to Theory," "Introduction to International Relations," and "Political Economy of International Security." Dr. Grinberg is actively engaged in professional communities, regularly presenting her research at major conferences including the International Studies Association (ISA) and the American Political Science Association (APSA). Her work has particular relevance to contemporary security challenges including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, where she has provided expert analysis on the limitations of economic sanctions.
Karen Mundy is a Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), cross-appointed to the Munk School of Global and Public Affairs. She holds the distinction of being a former Canada Research Chair (2002-2012) and has served as Associate Dean of Research and Innovation (2012-2014) and Director of the Comparative, International and Development Education Centre (CIDEC) at OISE (2002-2011). Dr. Mundy's research interests focus on education in the developing world , the global politics of 'education for all', educational policy and reform in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the role of civil society organizations in educational change. Her scholarly work bridges academic research with practical policy implementation, making significant contributions to both theoretical understanding and real-world educational challenges globally. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on foundational learning challenges, particularly literacy and numeracy in low-income countries, as well as responses to educational disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic. Her influential 2021 article 'Why Do We Keep Failing to Universalize Literacy?' critically examines global education architecture and challenges prominent actors like the Gates Foundation to rethink their approaches to educational reform. Two-time winner of the Bereday award for best article in the Comparative Education Review (1998, 2015) Named among Canada's 10 best educators by Time Magazine (2002) President of the Comparative and International Education Society (2014-2015) Dr. Mundy has supervised more than two dozen PhD students to completion and has received research funding from major organizations including the Gates Foundation. Her practical policy work includes serving as Chief Technical Officer at the Global Partnership for Education (2018-2022), where she led the development of strategic frameworks and built the Education Policy and Performance Team from one person to a group of 25 technical experts. She has advised numerous international organizations including the World Bank, UNESCO, UNICEF, and the Mastercard Foundation.
Professor Siobhan Lambert-Hurley is Professor of Global History and Director of Research and Innovation at the University of Sheffield's School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities, where she has served since 2015 after previously holding positions at Loughborough University. Her leadership includes roles as Departmental Director of Research and active participation in university-wide committees focused on research impact and sustainability. Her academic foundation comprises a BA in Asian Studies from the University of British Columbia and a PhD in History from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, complemented by visiting faculty positions at UBC in 2013-14 and 2017. Lambert-Hurley's research centers on women, gender, and Islam in modern South Asia, examining diverse themes including socio-religious reform, princely states, travel culture, food history, and autobiographical writing. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges literary analysis with historical methodology, revealing how marginalized voices navigate cultural and political landscapes across centuries. This work consistently emphasizes the intersection of personal narrative with broader societal transformations. Analysis of her publications shows an evolving trajectory from early studies of Muslim women's reform movements to contemporary investigations of culinary heritage and global challenges. Her scholarship demonstrates increasing engagement with applied research addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly through projects on female literacy and food sustainability in South Asia. Her scientific recognition includes: Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship (2024-2027) for 'A Bountiful Spread: Eating and Etiquette in Muslim South Asia' Leverhulme Research Fellowship (2013-2014) for 'The Self Unveiled: Autobiographical Writings by Muslim Women in South Asia' As a dedicated mentor, she supervises PhD students like Maxmillian Drephal and guides postdoctoral fellows including Dr. Mobeen Hussain (Wellcome Trust), Dr. Neha Vermani (Newton Fellowship), and Dr. Radha Kapuria (Leverhulme ECR). Her research is substantially funded through competitive grants from Leverhulme Trust, AHRC, British Academy, and Global Challenges Research Fund, supporting projects such as 'Veiled Voyagers' and 'Forgotten Food' that combine historical scholarship with real-world impact. She leads the White Rose South Asia Network and contributes to the Migration Research Group, Institute for Global Sustainable Development, and Centre for Contemporary and Modern History. Her public engagement initiatives—including the 'Accessing Muslim Lives' digital archive, heritage food festivals in Delhi/Bhopal, and collaborations with NGOs like Mahashakti Seva Kendra—demonstrate her commitment to translating academic research into community benefit through educational programs and cultural productions.
