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Rohit Chopra is a Professor in the Department of Communication at Santa Clara University and has served as a Visiting Scholar at the Center for South Asia at Stanford University. While not a direct affiliate of the Berkley Center, he has contributed to its events, publications, and projects, particularly on topics involving religion, culture, and geopolitics in Asia.
His research explores the intersection of media, culture, and political memory, with a focused examination of Hindu nationalist and right-wing online communities in global digital spaces. He investigates how digital technologies mediate national identity, religious discourse, and public culture, especially within the Indian diaspora and under the influence of the Modi government.
Rohit Chopra is the author of several significant scholarly books, including The Gita for a Global World: Ethical Action in an Age of Flux (2021), The Virtual Hindu Nation: Saffron Nationalism and New Media (2019), and Technology and Nationalism in India: Cultural Negotiations from Colonialism to Cyberspace (2008). These works trace the evolution of nationalism through technological change and highlight ethical, cultural, and political dimensions of digital communication.
He has participated in key academic discussions such as The Geopolitics of Religion and Culture in Asia (2024), delivering related blog posts and videos that further extend his scholarly impact. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary digital trends, offering critical insights into the role of religion and soft power in shaping global Indian public culture.
- Professor, Department of Communication, Santa Clara University
- Visiting Scholar, Center for South Asia, Stanford University
Chopra’s academic contributions reflect a sustained engagement with the cultural implications of new media, particularly in postcolonial and transnational contexts. His research trajectory suggests ongoing exploration into digital public spheres, ideological formations, and the globalization of religious-nationalist identities.
