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Thy Phu is a Professor and Acting Vice-Dean, Graduate at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), where she also serves as Chair of the Department of Arts, Culture and Media. She holds the distinguished title of Distinguished Professor of Race, Diaspora, and Visual Justice at the University of Toronto, reflecting her leadership in critical visual studies and social justice scholarship.
Her research engages with:
- Visual Culture and Photography
- Critical Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- Diaspora and Refugee Narratives
- Cultural Memory and Heritage
- Social Critique and Justice
Thy Phu's scholarly contributions are reflected in her influential publications and community-engaged research. Her work consistently bridges academic and public spheres, particularly through projects that challenge dominant narratives of migration and identity.
Scientific Awards:
- Elected member, The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists at the Royal Society of Canada
She is actively supervising graduate students and leads major research initiatives, including the SSHRC-funded Refugee States project, which supports the creation of a counter-archive in partnership with migrant and refugee communities. Her editorial roles include co-editing the open-access journal Trans Asia Photography.
Thy Phu co-directs the community-engaged Refugee States project, a collaborative initiative that works with community organizations to document and preserve refugee and migrant narratives through a critical, intersectional lens.
