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Douglas Ober is a Lecturer in the History Department at Fort Lewis College. He specializes in South Asian history, Buddhism, and colonialism, teaching world history courses that highlight global interconnectedness. With extensive archival and ethnographic research experience across Asia, his work bridges historical analysis and contemporary socio-political issues.
- Ph.D., University of British Columbia (2017)
- M.A., University of Washington (2009)
- B.A., University of Puget Sound (2004)
Dr. Ober’s research focuses on South Asian history, Buddhist historiography, colonialism, and heritage preservation. His book Dust on the Throne: The Search for Buddhism in Modern India (2023) examines the history and representation of Buddhism in India. He has co-edited essay collections on heritage and homelands in leading journals and contributed to global media outlets like BBC History Extra and The Hindu podcasts.
His accolades include being shortlisted for the 2023 Cundill Prize, a finalist for the American Academy of Religion’s Best First Book award, and a longlisted nominee for the 2024 Karwaan Book Award. His research has been supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Council for American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC), the Association for Asian Studies (AAS), and SSHRC.
- Shortlisted for the 2023 Cundill Prize
- Finalist for the American Academy of Religion’s Best First Book in the History of Religion (2024)
- Longlisted for the 2024 Karwaan Book Award
- U.S. Fulbright Fellow to India
- Neubauer Fellow at the University of Chicago
Dr. Ober also serves as an Honorary Research Associate at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) at the University of British Columbia. He has actively participated in management committees supporting Tibetan refugees in India and designed experiential education programs in the Indian Himalayas, China’s Sino-Tibetan borderlands, and Mexico’s Baja Peninsula.
