Vijai Singh

Dr. Vijai Singh is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh's Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on social stratification, the sociology of science, and urban policy. He conducts comparative studies on scientific knowledge production in the U.S. and Western Europe, analyzing political, economic, and social institutions' roles. Collaborations with Indian academics address sustainable development, poverty, and economic policies.

Education:

• PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1970
• MA, Lucknow University, 1961
• BA, Lucknow University, 1959

Research Interests: Explores intersections of inequality, scientific innovation, and economic systems. Current projects include federal and local economic policy analysis in India. No specific awards are listed, but his work emphasizes global sociological inquiry.

Advising & Grants: No explicitly stated advisees or grants. Active in international research collaborations.

Labs/Teams: Not specified in available information.