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Rohan Deb Roy is an Associate Professor at the University of Reading, specializing in South Asian History with a focus on the intersections of science, medicine, empire, environmental history, and animal studies. He directs the MA in History program and teaches modules on hunger and famines in history, modern South Asia, and science in imperial contexts.
- Education: PhD from University College London
- Postdoctoral Fellowships: Centre for Studies in Social Sciences Calcutta (2009-2010), University of Cambridge (2011-2013), Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (2013-2015)
His research explores colonial science, medical imperialism, and nonhuman agency, particularly through projects like Malarial Subjects (2017) and Imperial Insects. Key themes include entomology, pharmacology, and biocultural histories. His work has been recognized by the Royal Asiatic Society and British Society for the History of Science.
Recent publications analyze mosquito control, white ants, and decolonial science. He has organized international workshops such as Nonhuman Empires and Global Health Histories, and contributes to public engagement through media outlets like The Conversation and The Smithsonian Magazine.
- Professional Affiliations: Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, Higher Education Academy; Affiliated Scholar at the University of Cambridge
- Editorial Roles: Editor of British Journal for the History of Science, Associate Reviews Editor of American Historical Review
