Ingrid Banks

Ingrid Banks is an Associate Professor of Black Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Ethnic Studies from UC Berkeley. Her research focuses on African American Studies, with emphasis on race, gender, beauty culture, and the politics of the body. Her notable work includes the book Hair Matters: Beauty, Power, and Black Women's Consciousness (NYU Press, 2000).

• Education: Ph.D., Comparative Ethnic Studies, UC Berkeley

Dr. Banks' current research involves a multi-city ethnographic study on contemporary Black beauty salon culture. Her media engagements include commentary in The New York Times, The Guardian, CNN.com, and BBC. She is based in Room 3708 South Hall, with office hours by appointment.

No scientific awards explicitly listed in provided texts. Her work bridges academic scholarship with public discourse on race, gender, and cultural practices.