Aditya Adarkar

Aditya Adarkar is an Associate Professor in Classics and General Humanities at Montclair State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a BA from Princeton University and MA/PhD from the University of Chicago. His research focuses on Asian Humanities with specialization in South Asian Classical Studies, Mahabharata reception, Sanskrit literature/philosophy, and contemplative pedagogy methods.

Education:

• BA, Princeton University
• MA, University of Chicago
• PhD, University of Chicago

Research Interests: Explores intersections between ancient South Asian texts and modern pedagogical practices. Specializes in Mahabharata's cultural reception and philosophical frameworks of Sanskrit literature. Advocates for mindfulness-based teaching strategies in humanities education.

Labs/Teams: No specific lab mentioned, but engaged in cross-disciplinary humanities initiatives.

Grants/Advising: No grants listed; advising details not provided in source material.