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About
Dr. Pritipuspa Mishra is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton specializing in Indian history from 1800 to the present. Her work focuses on anti-colonial movements, India's relationship with the British Empire, and post-colonial historiography. She holds a PhD in Modern Indian History from the University of Minnesota, USA, and has held academic positions including tenure-track Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University and a Fung Postdoctoral Fellowship at Princeton University. Currently supervising PhD candidate Kyran Newton De Silva, she is actively engaged in research projects such as MIgrant Medics: A social history of South Asians in the NHS and Nation and Multilingualism. She served as Secretary of the British Association of South Asian Studies (2016–2021).
Education
- B.A. History, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
- M.A. Modern Indian History, University of Hyderabad
- PhD Modern Indian History, University of Minnesota
Research Interests
Mishra's research bridges colonial and post-colonial periods, examining themes such as language policy in nation-building, cultural memory, and the intersection of bureaucracy and nationalism. Her work frequently explores marginalized regional perspectives, particularly from Orissa, offering critical insights into India's complex historical trajectory.
Key Contributions
Recent publications include explorations of Victorian grief narratives, the role of language in nationalism, and the socio-political dimensions of medical migration. Her creative media project Make Yourself At Home examines South Asian contributions to the UK healthcare system.
