Manisha Mishra

Manisha Mishra serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Work at the University of Agder's Faculty of Social Sciences. Her work centers on migration experiences during childhood and adolescence, examining their impact on identity formation and cultural belonging across transnational contexts.

Education

• Master's in Transcultural Studies, Heidelberg University, Germany
• Master's in Communication Studies, Manipal University, India

Her research critically challenges Eurocentric frameworks around "Third Culture Kids" through multi-country studies of frequent migratory experiences. This work bridges sociological theory with transcultural analysis to develop nuanced understandings of hybrid identities, emphasizing non-Western perspectives in migration discourse.

Publication analysis reveals interdisciplinary connections between her current migration research and earlier film studies work. The 2014 animation analysis and 2012 Indian cinema study demonstrate consistent methodological focus on narrative representation of identity, though recent output centers on sociological migration impacts rather than media analysis.

Scientific Awards

• No documented awards in available sources

Advising and Grants

Current information does not specify graduate students under supervision or active research funding. Her prior academic role included teaching journalism and communication at Sikkim Manipal University, India.

Research Affiliations

• Future Learning Lab
• Sociological Theory Development and Analysis Group