معرفی
Dr. Souvik Chakraborty is a Lecturer in Human Geography and Course Director of the Master of International Development Practice at Monash University's Faculty of Arts. His research bridges Anthropology, Sociology, and Human Geography, focusing on resource extraction politics, indigenous geographies, and contentious development practices in India. He holds a Ph.D. from Monash University (2022), an MA from the University of Osnabrück (DAAD Scholar), and a BA from Jadavpur University.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Human Geography, Monash University (2022)
- MA in Democratic Governance & Civil Society, University of Osnabrück (Germany), DAAD Scholarship (2014)
- BA in Political Science, Jadavpur University
Research Interests:
His work examines the intersection of mining politics, tribal community identity, and alternative development models in India. He critiques state-driven development pathways and their impacts on marginalized groups through frameworks of political ecology and critical development theory. Key themes include indigenous resistance strategies, militarization linked to resource extraction, and transnational social movement dynamics.
Professional Contributions:
- Recipient of the 2023 Award for Dissertation Excellence from the Institute of Australian Geographers
- Active member of the Institute of Australian Geographers (2021–2023)
- Published critical book reviews on resource politics and social movements in journals like Social Movement Studies
Teaching:
- Current: Understanding Development (APG5628), Project Planning in International Development (APG5805)
- Previous: Political Ecology (APG5627), Environmental Governance (APG5428)
Grants/Awards:
- Monash Graduate Scholarship (2018)
- DAAD Public Policy Scholarship (2014)
- Government of India Scholarship (2009)
