Santhosh Rangamma-Chandrashekar

Santhosh Rangamma-Chandrashekar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Denver, affiliated with the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and the Gender and Women's Studies program. His research explores racial dynamics in the post-9/11 United States, particularly focusing on the South Asian diaspora in North America.

• Ph.D. in Communication Studies, University of New Mexico, 2016
• MA in Communication Studies, University of New Mexico, 2009
• MS in Critical Communication Studies, Bangalore University, 2001

Santhosh's research is deeply intersectional and comparative, analyzing how security discourses contribute to the racialization and perceived disposability of South Asian communities. His work situates the diaspora as a critical site for understanding contemporary racial formations in the U.S., especially in the aftermath of 9/11. He is currently developing a book project that employs a comparative racialization framework to examine these dynamics.

While no publications are listed in the provided text, the thematic focus of his research suggests engagement with disciplines such as critical race theory, communication, and gender studies, with recurring subfields including national security, identity politics, and diasporic belonging.

There are no scientific awards listed in the provided information.

Santhosh advises students within the Communication Studies program and contributes to interdisciplinary scholarship through his affiliation with Gender and Women's Studies. Though specific grants are not mentioned, his ongoing book project indicates active research and scholarly development.

He is involved in academic research and teaching within the Department of Communication Studies and contributes to interdisciplinary discourse through his association with Gender and Women's Studies at the University of Denver.