Ranji Devadason

Dr. Ranji Devadason is a Lecturer in Sociology at Keele University's School of Social, Political and Global Studies, joining in 2019 after roles at Bath Spa University and the University of Bristol. His research focuses on employment-society relationships, transnational mobility, migration, and globalization. He holds a British Academy Early Career Fellowship (2009-2011) and led a collaborative project on transcultural encounters in work (2021-2022). His work bridges global-local dynamics, examining professionals' experiences in organizations like the UN and multinational corporations. He teaches modules on social inequalities, globalization, and qualitative research methods.

Education:

• PhD in Sociology, University of Bristol (2002-2006), supervised by Professors Harriet Bradley and Steve Fenton.

Research Interests: Dr. Devadason explores work identities, transnational mobility, migration patterns, urban belonging, and the life course. His recent projects include studies on UN professionals' challenges and global factories' impacts. He emphasizes knowledge exchange, producing reports like Humanitarians without Borders.

Advising & Grants: He has managed ESRC, European Commission, and British Academy-funded projects. His 2021-2022 project with German colleagues advanced understanding of transcultural work dynamics. He supports PhD research in migration, work, and globalization.

Labs/Teams: Collaborated with international teams on EC's LOCALMULTIDEM project (2007-2008) and fieldwork in London, Geneva, Dubai, and Bangalore.