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Dr. Sneha Roy is a British Academy Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on the intersection of religious movements, nationalism, and extremism, particularly exploring women's agency in these contexts. She previously worked as a Programme Officer at KAICIID International Dialogue Centre, addressing religious and political extremism globally. Dr. Roy holds a PhD from University of Wales Trinity Saint David (2021), an MA in Socio-Cultural Anthropology from Durham University (2016), and a B.Sc. in Anthropology from Delhi University (2014).
Her current research examines the relationship between Hindutva (saffron) and environmental (green) politics in India. She is passionate about global diplomacy and has collaborated with intergovernmental organizations like UNESCO, UNFPA, and UNDP across conflict zones such as Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Sudan. Her work emphasizes peacebuilding, interreligious dialogue, and gendered narratives in conflict resolution.
- Education:
- PhD, University of Wales Trinity Saint David (2021)
- MA, Durham University (2016)
- B.Sc., Delhi University (2014)
Her research interests span religious extremism, nationalism, conflict management, and the role of women in leadership and peacebuilding. She has conducted fieldwork in high-tension regions, including Northeast India and Myanmar, analyzing topics like Buddhist nuns' activism and borderland dynamics.
Dr. Roy’s scholarly contributions bridge theoretical and applied frameworks, addressing contemporary challenges such as the politicization of identity and environmental discourse in India. Her work highlights the need for inclusive dialogue and policy interventions to combat extremism.
