Darshan Vigneswaran

Dr. Darshan Vigneswaran is a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Amsterdam, affiliated with the Transnational Configurations, Conflict and Governance programme group. His research focuses on migration studies, international relations, and urban governance in Africa and beyond.

• Institution: University of Amsterdam
• Programme: Transnational Configurations, Conflict and Governance
• Contact: D.V.Vigneswaran@uva.nl

Research Interests: Vigneswaran examines migration control, biopolitics, and territoriality through critical lenses, often challenging conventional frameworks in international relations and urban governance. His work spans empirical studies on deportation systems, mobility regimes, and the intersection of technology with migration enforcement.

Scientific Trends: His recent publications analyze European migration policies, the terrestrial bias in international relations, and the socio-political dimensions of gentrification and mobilities. Notable subfields include refugee governance, urban violence prevention, and historical migration narratives.