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Professor Siobhan Lambert-Hurley is Professor of Global History and Director of Research and Innovation at the University of Sheffield's School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities, where she has served since 2015 after previously holding positions at Loughborough University. Her leadership includes roles as Departmental Director of Research and active participation in university-wide committees focused on research impact and sustainability.
Her academic foundation comprises a BA in Asian Studies from the University of British Columbia and a PhD in History from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, complemented by visiting faculty positions at UBC in 2013-14 and 2017.
Lambert-Hurley's research centers on women, gender, and Islam in modern South Asia, examining diverse themes including socio-religious reform, princely states, travel culture, food history, and autobiographical writing. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges literary analysis with historical methodology, revealing how marginalized voices navigate cultural and political landscapes across centuries. This work consistently emphasizes the intersection of personal narrative with broader societal transformations.
Analysis of her publications shows an evolving trajectory from early studies of Muslim women's reform movements to contemporary investigations of culinary heritage and global challenges. Her scholarship demonstrates increasing engagement with applied research addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly through projects on female literacy and food sustainability in South Asia.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship (2024-2027) for 'A Bountiful Spread: Eating and Etiquette in Muslim South Asia'
- Leverhulme Research Fellowship (2013-2014) for 'The Self Unveiled: Autobiographical Writings by Muslim Women in South Asia'
As a dedicated mentor, she supervises PhD students like Maxmillian Drephal and guides postdoctoral fellows including Dr. Mobeen Hussain (Wellcome Trust), Dr. Neha Vermani (Newton Fellowship), and Dr. Radha Kapuria (Leverhulme ECR). Her research is substantially funded through competitive grants from Leverhulme Trust, AHRC, British Academy, and Global Challenges Research Fund, supporting projects such as 'Veiled Voyagers' and 'Forgotten Food' that combine historical scholarship with real-world impact.
She leads the White Rose South Asia Network and contributes to the Migration Research Group, Institute for Global Sustainable Development, and Centre for Contemporary and Modern History. Her public engagement initiatives—including the 'Accessing Muslim Lives' digital archive, heritage food festivals in Delhi/Bhopal, and collaborations with NGOs like Mahashakti Seva Kendra—demonstrate her commitment to translating academic research into community benefit through educational programs and cultural productions.
