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Sidharthan Maunaguru is an Associate Professor and the inaugural Chair in Tamil Studies at the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies, University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). He holds a tri-campus graduate appointment with the Department of Anthropology and is affiliated with multiple institutions, including the University of Toronto's Faculty of Arts and Science. His research spans anthropology, history, and philosophy, focusing on Tamil communities in Sri Lanka and its diaspora.
Education:
- PhD, John Hopkins University
- MA, John Hopkins University
Maunaguru explores themes such as war, violence, migration, religion, sovereignty, and ethics, often through multi-site ethnography. His work engages with uncertainty and future-making in transnational Tamil marriages, intersecting with post-war governance and cultural practices.
His recent publications reflect trends in political anthropology, migration studies, and diaspora research. Key topics include sovereignty during conflict, religious resilience in displacement, and ethical dimensions of future-oriented practices. His co-edited works and journal contributions have appeared in venues like Current Anthropology, American Anthropologist, and Comparative Studies on Society and History.
Scientific Awards:
- Fellowship at University of Edinburgh
- Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University
- Fellowship at Collegium Helveticum
- Fellowship at ETH Zurich
- Fellowship at University of Zurich
- Fellowship at National University of Singapore
He has supervised graduate students at the University of Toronto and contributes to debates on sovereignty, ethics, and diaspora futures through grants and collaborative projects. His research often involves fieldwork in Sri Lanka and Tamil diaspora communities globally.
