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Daniel Michon is Professor of Religious Studies at Claremont McKenna College specializing in South Asian religion, Indo-Portuguese colonial history, and digital humanities applications for heritage preservation, with particular focus on religious communities in colonial Goa.
Education:
- Bowdoin College, BA
- John Carroll University, MEd
- University of California, Santa Barbara, MA and PhD
His research explores Indo-Portuguese cultural exchange, material religion in India, and digital methodologies for reconstructing virtual heritage sites. Current work examines convent life in 18th-century Goa through spatial theory and material culture analysis, bridging historical scholarship with digital innovation.
Recent publications (2013-2025) reveal sustained investigation into Goan religious history and virtual heritage, combining archival research with digital tools. Key themes include female religious agency, colonial spatial dynamics, and alternative media for cultural interpretation, demonstrating interdisciplinary approaches across history, anthropology, and technology.
Scientific Awards:
- American Institute of Indian Studies Senior Research Fellowship, Goa, India (2017)
- National Endowment for the Humanities Digital Humanities Start-Up Grant, Virtual Taxila, (2009-2010)
- Raimundo Pannikar Award for Academic Excellence in the Study of Comparative Religions in South Asia, University of California, Santa Barbara (2006)
- Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship, India (2003-2005)
Michon secured significant external funding including the NEH Virtual Taxila grant for digital reconstruction of ancient sites. His collaborative publications indicate active research mentorship, while editorial projects like the Toronto Series on Early Modern Europe demonstrate scholarly leadership. Current work focuses on virtual representation of religious heritage through interdisciplinary team-based approaches.
