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Anjana Mudambi is an Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Program Director in the Department of Communication at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM). Her research focuses on racial discourses, intercultural communication, and the intersectional experiences of South Asian Americans, with a particular emphasis on topics such as identity formation, acculturation, and anti-racist pedagogy. She has contributed to critical analyses of media representation, immigration policies, and the dynamics of racialized discourses in diasporic communities.
Dr. Mudambi’s work often employs critical discourse analysis and participatory methodologies to explore how marginalized groups navigate cultural and institutional barriers. Her recent studies highlight the complexities of racial identity negotiation among South Asian Americans, including engagements with anti-Black racism, the model minority myth, and the yellow peril stereotype. She has also examined the role of digital platforms in fostering solidarity among immigrant communities, particularly through blogging practices.
In her teaching and scholarship, Mudambi prioritizes critical reflexivity and pedagogical innovation, aiming to dismantle systemic inequities in communication programs. Her research outputs frequently intersect with broader sociopolitical issues, including whiteness studies, feminist theory, and the ethical dimensions of anti-racism in academic settings.
Despite her prolific contributions to these fields, the text does not mention awards or grants she has received. However, her extensive publication record and active research agenda underscore her commitment to advancing interdisciplinary scholarship in communication and cultural studies.
