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Heidi Pauwels is a Professor and South Asian Program Coordinator in the Department of Asian Languages and Literature at the University of Washington. She specializes in Hindi and Sanskrit literature, Hinduism, and South Asian cultural studies. Her research focuses on classical and modern Hindi literature, Indo-Persian court culture, and the history of Urdu.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Asian Languages and Literature, University of Washington (1994)
- M.A. in Eastern Philology and History: Indo-Iranistics, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium (1986)
- B.A. in Eastern Philology and History: Indo-Iranistics, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium (1983)
Research Interests: Dr. Pauwels' work examines the intersection of classical Hindi devotional poetry with Rajasthani court traditions, as seen in her project on Nagridas and Bani Thani. She also studies the reception of Urdu poet Vali in 18th-century Delhi salons, collaborating with Purnima Dhavan. Her research has been supported by prestigious fellowships such as the NEH and Guggenheim.
Awards:
- NEH Fellowship
- Guggenheim Fellowship
- NEH Collaborative Grant (with Purnima Dhavan)
Advising & Grants: Dr. Pauwels has secured major grants for interdisciplinary projects and mentors students in South Asian languages and literature. Her work bridges philological analysis with cultural history.
Affiliations: She coordinates the South Asian Program and teaches in the Asian Languages & Literature department, offering courses on Hindi, Sanskrit, and South Asian cultural studies.
