Anil Mundra

Anil Mundra serves as an Assistant Professor holding the Bhagvan Vimalnath Endowed Chair in Jain Studies and South Asian Religions within the Department of Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Education

• Ph.D., The University of Chicago

Research Interests

His scholarship centers on Jain theological frameworks, South Asian religious traditions, Indic cultural history, and philosophical foundations of non-violence (ahimsa). His work critically examines ethical systems in Jain thought and their socio-cultural manifestations across historical and contemporary contexts in South Asia.

Teaching

• RG ST 20: Indic Civilization
• RGST 162D: Introduction to Jainism
• RGST 190NV: Studies of Non-Violence

Awards

No scientific awards or fellowships are documented in the provided information.

Professional Activities

Dr. Mundra maintains an active teaching schedule focused on South Asian religious systems. His endowed chair position indicates significant institutional recognition of his specialization in Jain studies, though specific research grants or advising activities are not referenced in available materials. Office location: HSSB 3077 (Humanities and Social Sciences Building).