Abhishek Bhati

Dr. Abhishek Bhati is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) and Director of the Asian Studies Program. He holds a B.A. in Business Economics from the University of Delhi, an M.A. in Social Entrepreneurship from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, and a Ph.D. in Public Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. His research focuses on nonprofit studies, international development, and public administration, with an emphasis on how nonprofits reduce social inequities and the role of government in regulating civil society. He serves on the Bowling Green City Planning Commission and as a Trustee of the Bowling Green Community Foundation, demonstrating his commitment to community engagement.

Dr. Bhati teaches courses such as Introduction to Public Administration, Nonprofit Administration, and Politics & Issues of World Development. His research explores topics like the impact of social media on fundraising, diversity in nonprofit messaging, and postcolonial theory’s relevance to equity studies. Recent work includes analyses of pandemic-era government relief funds in Asia and implicit bias in charitable giving.

His scholarly contributions span experimental fundraising studies, nonprofit governance, and the visual representation of beneficiaries in philanthropy. Dr. Bhati’s interdisciplinary approach bridges political science, public policy, and civil society dynamics, with a focus on both U.S. and comparative contexts. His service roles and academic leadership reflect a dedication to advancing public understanding of nonprofit ecosystems and societal equity.