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Sukriti Issar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Sciences Po, Paris, and a member of the Centre for Research on Social Inequalities (CRIS). She is the Academic Director of the 'Governing the Large Metropolis' master’s program at the Urban School, Sciences Po, where she also teaches courses on urban sociology and housing policy.
Education and Background:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Mumbai
- Diploma in Marketing Communication and Research Methodology
- MS in Public Health and Risk Communication, Cornell University
- Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR)
Research Interests: Sukriti Issar specializes in urban sociology, institutional change, and the political economy of cities, with a particular focus on Mumbai. Her work explores how urban policies, property regulations, and governance structures shape inequality and informality in cities of the Global South. She combines historical institutionalism with urban geography and policy analysis to understand long-term transformations in colonial and postcolonial urban settings.
Publication Trends: Her recent research traces the financialization of urban space, the evolution of building regulations, and the interplay between formal and informal housing markets. She frequently publishes in top journals across sociology, urban studies, and political science, demonstrating interdisciplinary rigor and historical depth. Her work often draws on archival research, policy analysis, and comparative frameworks.
Scientific Recognition:
- Regular presenter at leading academic institutions (Oxford, LSE, IIT Delhi, Brown University)
- Publishes in premier journals: World Politics, Urban Studies, Housing Studies, Journal of Historical Sociology
- Active in international academic networks in urban studies and historical institutionalism
Advising and Grants: While no current students are listed, her role as Academic Director of a major master’s program indicates significant mentorship and program leadership. She has conducted research supported by extensive fieldwork and archival access, suggesting successful grant acquisition, though specific grants are not detailed in the text.
Labs and Research Teams: She is affiliated with the Centre for Research on Social Inequalities (CRIS), a leading interdisciplinary research center at Sciences Po focused on inequality across domains such as housing, health, and urban governance.
