Niharika Pandit

Dr. Niharika Pandit is a Lecturer in Sociology at Queen Mary University of London's School of Politics and International Relations, joining in September 2023. A feminist theorist, her interdisciplinary research examines gender, racialization, and post/coloniality through transnational and anticolonial frameworks.

Educational background comprises:

• BA (Sophia College, University of Mumbai)
• MA Gender Studies (SOAS)
• PhD (London School of Economics)
• PGCertHE (LSE)

Research focuses on everyday politics in conflict zones, epistemic justice in Global South contexts, and liberatory feminist/queer praxis. Current projects include a monograph analyzing gender/coloniality in Kashmir and research on 'Azadi' as political imaginary. Publications demonstrate consistent engagement with militarization's gendered impacts, feminist methodologies, and anticolonial resistance. Recent articles received the Feminist Theory Essay Prize and ISA recognition.

Awards highlight excellence in both scholarship and teaching, including the prestigious Michael Nicholson Thesis Prize, Feminist Theory Essay Prize, and multiple teaching commendations. Secured funding from International Peace Research Association Foundation and Felix Scholarship. Editorial collective member for Engenderings and Otherwise Magazine. Teaches POL180 Global Sociology and POL109 Global Histories.