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Anto Mohsin is an Assistant Professor in Residence in the Liberal Arts Program at Northwestern University in Qatar, with an affiliation to the Science in Human Culture Program at Northwestern’s Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on the history and sociology of science and technology, particularly in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, examining intersections between infrastructure, energy, and society. He holds a PhD in Science and Technology Studies (STS) from Cornell University and previously held a Henry Luce Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Education:
- PhD in Science and Technology Studies, Cornell University
- Affiliated with the Science in Human Culture Program (Weinberg College)
Research Interests: Mohsin explores how technological systems interact with social and political dynamics through case studies like Indonesia’s electrification history, disaster responses, and energy infrastructure maintenance. His work bridges STS with environmental and disaster studies, emphasizing the sociopolitical dimensions of technological development.
Key Contributions:
- Authored Electrifying Indonesia: Technology and Social Justice in National Development (2023), analyzing electrification from colonial to postcolonial eras.
- Investigates borderland electrification and labor practices in power infrastructure maintenance.
- Recipient of the Association of Asian Studies First Book Subvention Award.
Teaching: Courses include Introduction to Science and Technology Studies, Science, Technology, and Society, and Energy, Environment, and Society. He emphasizes Asian-focused perspectives in STS education.
Awards & Grants:
- Qatar National Research Fund Grant (2019)
- Cornelia Ye Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (2013)
Future Work: A new book project examines labor practices in maintaining electrical infrastructure, revealing the hidden work sustaining power systems.
