Peter Friedlander

Associate Professor Peter Friedlander is an academic at the School of Culture, History & Language, Australian National University (ANU), specializing in Hindi language studies, Buddhist traditions, and Dalit Studies. He has held teaching roles at Antioch University (India), La Trobe University, and the National University of Singapore. His research focuses on intersections between Hindi literature, religious practices, and social movements in South Asia. He advised on Australia's National Hindi Curriculum (2015-16) and organized major language education workshops.

Education: BA (1986) and PhD (1991) in South Asian Studies from SOAS, University of London. His doctoral work centered on the poet-saint Raidas. Awards include the 2013 World Hindi Conference honour and keynote speaking engagements in Mauritius (2016).

Research interests span Hindi pedagogy, Buddhist ethics, and marginalized communities' cultural expressions. Notable projects include a 2018-2020 study on Processability Theory in LOTE education with Dr. Dao. His publications explore topics like Kabir's poetry evolution, pilgrimage as protest, and Buddhist political thought.

Publications highlight innovative language teaching methods (e.g., comics in Hindi instruction) and critical analyses of religious texts. He has contributed to edited volumes on South Asian religions and served as reviewer for journals like Religions and Asian Studies Review.

Grants include funding for language education research, while his teaching emphasizes cultural immersion. He collaborates with international institutions on curriculum development and digital pedagogy initiatives.