Mariam Pirbhai

Dr. Mariam Pirbhai is a Professor in the Department of English and Film Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Arts. She specializes in postcolonial studies, diaspora literature, and creative writing. Born in Pakistan, she holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Montreal, where she received the Governor General’s Gold Medal.

Education:

• Ph.D. in English, University of Montreal

Research Interests:
Mariam’s work focuses on diasporic narratives, transnational migration, and South Asian Canadian literature. She explores themes of cultural identity, displacement, and belonging through both academic and creative lenses. Her creative works include fiction and nonfiction that intertwine nature, place, and memory.

Awards:

• Governor General’s Gold Medal (Ph.D.)

Advising & Grants:
While no specific grants or student names are listed, Mariam actively supervises research in diaspora studies and creative writing. She encourages interdisciplinary approaches to cultural and environmental narratives.

Labs/Teams:
No specific lab affiliations noted, though her creative and academic works reflect collaborations across literature and environmental studies.