Andrew Gardner

Andrew Gardner is a Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Puget Sound. His research focuses on transnational migration, urban development in the Arabian Gulf, and the sociocultural dynamics of labor migration. He holds a BA from George Washington University (1991), an MA from the University of Arizona (2000), and a PhD from the University of Arizona (2005). His work combines ethnographic research with policy analysis, addressing issues such as migrant justice, urban segregation, and the impact of globalization on Gulf societies.

• Education:
• BA, George Washington University (1991)
• MA, University of Arizona (2000)
• PhD, University of Arizona (2005)
• Research Interests:
• Transnational migration systems in the Arabian Gulf
• Urbanization and spatial politics in Doha
• Bedouin pastoralism and labor dependencies
• Public anthropology and visual ethnography
• Recent Works:
• The Fragmentary City (2024)
• Chapters on Gulf migration and urban studies

His research has been supported by the Fulbright Foundation, Wenner-Gren Foundation, and Qatar National Research Fund. He teaches courses on ethnography, political ecology, and applied anthropology.