Nishant Shahani

Dr. Nishant Shahani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Washington State University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida. His research focuses on queer theory, postcolonial studies, and transnational feminism, with particular emphasis on legal performativity, AIDS studies, and global health equity. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on queer literature, intersectional gender studies, and globalization's impact on sexual citizenship.

Shahani's scholarship bridges critical race theory and transnational frameworks, analyzing how colonial legacies intersect with contemporary queer politics. His recent work includes examining sedition laws through queer lenses and exploring the economic dimensions of queer life in India. He has authored books such as Pink Revolutions: Hindutva, Globalization, and Queer Triangles in Contemporary India and co-edited volumes on AIDS and queer retrosexualities.

His publications span journals like GLQ, QED, and Postcolonial Studies, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with legal theory, medical humanities, and cultural critique. While no specific grants or awards are listed, his work consistently addresses urgent questions of global justice and queer survival strategies.