معرفی
Dr. Diti Bhattacharya is a Research Fellow at the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research, Griffith University. She holds a PhD in Human Geography from Griffith University and specializes in posthuman feminist theories, non-representational theory, and affect studies. Her current ARC-funded project explores sport event legacy planning through co-creation approaches. Her research focuses on migration, mobilities, tourism geographies, and critical heritage studies, with a particular interest in marginalized communities' belonging through sport and fitness cultures.
Education
- PhD in Human Geography, Griffith University (2019)
- Master of Arts and Media by Research, Griffith University (2014)
- Master of Arts and Media (Honours), Griffith University
Research Interests
Dr. Bhattacharya's work examines spatial movements, material culture (e.g., Kolkata's second-hand book markets), and the intersections of gender, migration, and urban spaces. She employs embodied research methods to explore how physical activities and cultural practices foster community belonging for marginalized groups.
Grants & Awards
- Australian Academy of Humanities Publication Subsidy Award (2022)
- Geographical Society NSW Symposium Award (2021)
- Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research Heritage Grant (2021)
Teaching & Supervision
She has taught courses in sociology, cultural studies, and research methods at Griffith University since 2016. Currently supervises doctoral research on culturally diverse women's physical activity and Serbian heritage studies. She has held sessional academic roles in the School of Humanities, Language and Social Sciences.
Labs/Teams
Active member of the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research, collaborating on projects blending geography, art, and heritage studies.
