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Gilbert Caluya is a Senior Lecturer at Deakin University in the School of Communication and Creative Arts, Faculty of Arts and Education. With over two decades of experience working with multicultural and queer communities, he brings extensive practical knowledge to his academic work. His research bridges academic theory with community engagement, focusing on the intersection of race, gender, and sexuality in contemporary cultural contexts.
His educational background includes:
- BA (Hons I) in Gender Studies, University of Sydney (2003)
- PhD in Gender and Cultural Studies, University of Sydney (2009)
- Graduate Certificate in University Teaching, University of Melbourne (2018)
Caluya's research interests center on feminist and queer theory, critical race and decolonial theory, and cultural politics of intimacy across multiple cultural sites including sexual subcultures, security cultures, surveillance cultures, and digital citizenship. His work often examines how race, gender, and sexuality intersect in everyday life and institutional contexts, with particular attention to minority communities in Australia.
His recent publications reveal a strong focus on anti-racism, diaspora youth digital practices, and intersectional approaches to gender and sexuality studies. These works demonstrate his commitment to connecting theoretical frameworks with practical applications for social justice. His research increasingly addresses contemporary challenges related to digital citizenship, misinformation, and the experiences of culturally diverse youth in Australia.
Among his notable scientific achievements:
- Discovery Early Career Research Award from the Australian Research Council (2012-2016)
- ResearchSA Fellowship, University of South Australia (2012-2015)
- Early Career Researcher of the Year, University of South Australia (2011)
- University of Sydney Medal (2003)
Caluya actively supervises doctoral students across multiple disciplines, with current projects examining topics like women's labor in football media, queer historical romance fiction, trans corporeal feminism, and intersectionality in mental health leadership. His teaching portfolio includes foundational units in gender studies, sexuality studies, and cultural studies, reflecting his commitment to educating the next generation of critical thinkers. He has secured significant research funding, including current ARC Discovery Projects on anti-racism practices in Australia and global digital citizenship among diaspora youth.
He serves as Interim Convenor of the Gender and Sexuality Research Network at Deakin University and as Victorian Representative for the Cultural Studies Association of Australasia, demonstrating his active engagement with scholarly communities.
