Ferdiansyah Thajib

Dr. Ferdiansyah Thajib is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute for Near Eastern and East Asian Languages and Civilizations, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany. He is affiliated with the Elite Master Program 'Standards of Decision-Making Across Cultures.' His doctoral work (2020) was completed at Freie Universität Berlin's Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology.

Thajib's research focuses on psychological anthropology, gender and sexuality studies, queer religiosity, and alternative pedagogy. His activism with KUNCI, a transdisciplinary collective in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, emphasizes self-organization and alternative education. He explores transformative practices in knowledge production, particularly in Southeast Asia and Indonesia.

Key research interests include the intersection of queer identities and religious practices, affective ethnography, and institutional critiques. His work often addresses vulnerable communities, such as Indonesia's waria (transgender women) in HIV/AIDS research and anti-LGBTQ+ campaigns. He co-edits volumes on queer theology, public pedagogy, and interdisciplinary research methodologies.

Thajib has published widely in journals like Medical Anthropology, Indonesia and the Malay World, and ARTMargins. He collaborates on projects analyzing global health crises, institutional dynamics, and cultural solidarity. His activism and academic work intersect in promoting decolonial methodologies and community-driven knowledge systems.

Current projects include editing volumes on queer-feminist engagements with religion and curating artist-led pedagogical frameworks in Asia-Pacific contexts. His research bridges anthropology, gender studies, and cultural activism, emphasizing interdisciplinary and participatory approaches.