معرفی
Dr. Asha Achuthan is an Assistant Professor at the Advanced Centre for Women's Studies (ACSWS) within the School of Development Studies at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). She holds an MBBS, D.O., M.Phil. in Women's Studies (Jadavpur University), and a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies (Manipal). Her research focuses on intersections of gender, biomedicine, and feminist critiques, with recent work exploring colonial midwifery practices and digital technology's impact on biomedical research. She currently chairs TISS's Women and Gender Development Cell.
Education:
- M.B.B.S., D.O. (Calcutta University)
- M.Phil. in Women's Studies (Jadavpur University)
- Ph.D. in Cultural Studies (Manipal)
Research Interests:
- Feminist critiques of biomedical frameworks
- Gender diversity in scientific institutions
- Sexuality and national narratives
- Technologies & bioethics in Indian contexts
Recent Projects:
- Ongoing collaborative research on women's authorship in Indian academia with Jadavpur University & Queen's University Belfast
- Ford Foundation-supported study on non-normative gender/sexuality discrimination
Teaching: Courses include Feminist Science Studies, Queering Feminism, and Women, Desire & Sexualities at MA/MPhil levels. Co-teaches core methodology courses.
Awards: Charles Wallace Visiting Fellowship (2015), supporting research on colonial midwives' roles. Member of Indian Association of Women's Studies.
