Anjana Singh

Dr. Anjana Singh is an Assistant Professor specializing in Early Modern South Asia and Global History at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts. She holds a PhD from Leiden University and has held academic positions at institutions such as the London School of Economics and the University of Mumbai. Her research focuses on the Dutch East India Company (VOC), Indian Ocean trade networks, and colonial port cities like Cochin. She coordinates projects such as SondToll Registers Online (STR) and contributes to global historical studies through editorial roles in journals like Early Modern Low Countries.

Education: PhD in History (2007, Leiden University), Advanced Master's (2002, Leiden), MPhil and MA from University of Mumbai (2001, 1999), and BA (Hons.) in History from University of Delhi (1997).

Research Interests: Dr. Singh explores the social and economic dynamics of Dutch communities in India, VOC archives, and transnational knowledge exchange. Her work examines how European colonialism intersected with local socio-cultural contexts in regions like Kerala. Recent projects include comparative studies of natural history texts like the Hortus Malabaricus and Historia Naturalis Brasiliae, and investigations into Groningen's historical ties to the slave trade.

Awards: Recipient of prestigious scholarships including NWO-funded PhD support, UGC-NET certification, and University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) from Groningen. Her work has been recognized through invited lectures at institutions like the University of Notre Dame and King's College London.