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Abikal Borah is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at San Diego State University (SDSU), affiliated with the College of Arts and Letters. He earned his Ph.D. in History from the University of Texas at Austin in 2021, where his doctoral work received top honors. Prior to SDSU, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Cornell University through the Public History Initiative.
Education:
- Ph.D. in History, The University of Texas at Austin (2021)
- M.A. in History, The University of Texas at Austin (2015)
- M.Phil. in Comparative Literature, University of Delhi (2010)
- M.A. in English Literature, University of Delhi (2008)
- B.A. in English Literature, Ramjas College, University of Delhi (2006)
His research explores the entangled histories of race, violence, and colonialism in modern South Africa, particularly the 1949 Durban Riots. He teaches courses on African history, colonialism, memory, and historical methodology. His current book project, Violence of the Wretched: Origins of the Durban Riots of 1949, is based on extensive archival research in South Africa.
His publications span interdisciplinary journals such as Africa Today, South Asia, and Review: Fernand Braudel Center, and include a co-edited volume on vernacular histories. The articles reflect a strong engagement with African and South Asian historiography, gender, colonial economies, and decolonial narratives.
Scientific Awards:
- Outstanding Dissertation Award for Humanities and Fine Arts, University of Texas at Austin
- Lathrop Prize for best dissertation in history
- ACLS Emerging Voices Fellow (2021–22)
Borah has no listed advisees yet but is actively involved in research and publication. He has not received mention of grant funding in the text, but his fellowship appointments indicate competitive research support. He contributes to scholarly discourse through peer-reviewed journals and major reference works.
He is not associated with any named research lab or team in the provided text, but his work aligns with postcolonial, global, and public history initiatives.
