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Anupama Rao is Professor of History and MESAAS (Institute for Comparative Literature and Society) at Columbia University, with affiliations in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies and Human Rights. She is based at Barnard College, where she holds office hours and engages in interdisciplinary teaching and research. Her educational background includes a B.A. with honors from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. from the Interdepartmental Program in Anthropology and History at the University of Michigan. Rao’s research spans South Asian history and anthropology , gender and sexuality studies , caste and race , social theory , comparative urbanism , and colonial genealogies of human rights . She is known for her groundbreaking work on anti-caste thought, particularly the political philosophy of B. R. Ambedkar, and for theorizing caste subalternity in modern India. Her scholarship critically examines the intersections of caste, gender, urban space, and political subjectivity. Her recent and ongoing publications reflect a deep engagement with global racisms, Cold War humanism, and justice futures. Key themes across her articles include Dalit aesthetics, subaltern urbanism, affirmative action, and the transnational dimensions of caste. Her work shows a consistent trend toward interdisciplinary, postcolonial, and decolonial frameworks that challenge Western-centric epistemologies. Fellow-in-Residence, National Humanities Center (2008–2009) Fellow, Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, Stanford (2010–2011) Fellow, REWORK, Humboldt University, Berlin (2014–2015) Global Humanities Institute Awardee, CHCI (2023) Rao has served as Senior Editor of Comparative Studies in South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East (2012–2021), President of the Society for the Advancement of the History of South Asia (SAHSA), and member of the South Asia Council of the Association for Asian Studies. She is Principal Investigator for the Mellon-funded Global Humanities Institute project Global Racisms, Cold War Humanism, and Just Futures (2022–2024) and co-directs Geographies of Injustice at Columbia’s Center for the Study of Social Difference. She has secured major research grants from the ACLS, NEH, SSRC, and Mellon Foundation. She advises and mentors graduate students, though specific names are not listed in the text. Rao directs the Institute for Comparative Literature and Society and convenes the Ambedkar Initiative, fostering interdisciplinary research and public engagement on caste, race, and justice. She leads and participates in multiple research collectives, including the Geographies of Injustice project and the Asian Spatialities initiative. She is deeply involved in institutional leadership through her roles at the Institute for Comparative Literature and Society and the Ambedkar Initiative, both of which serve as hubs for critical humanities research.

• South Asian history
• Historical anthropology
• Gender and sexuality studies
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Rachel Fell McDermott is Professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Cultures at Barnard College, Columbia University, specializing in South Asian religions, particularly the Hindu goddess traditions of Bengal in India and Bangladesh. Her work bridges religious studies, human rights, and comparative religion, with a strong focus on Kali, Durga Puja, and the literary legacy of Kazi Nazrul Islam. Education: A.B., Religious Studies, University of Pennsylvania, 1981 M.Div., Harvard Divinity School, 1984 A.M., Study of Religion, Harvard University, 1986 Ph.D., Study of Religion, Harvard University, 1993 Her research centers on the religious and cultural dynamics of Bengal, exploring themes such as goddess worship, ritual practices, religious poetry, and the intersection of religion with politics and identity. She is deeply engaged in comparative religion, examining how religious themes like suffering, sacrifice, and divine femininity manifest across traditions. Her scholarship also addresses diasporic religious experiences, digital religion, and interfaith dialogue, particularly between Hindu and Christian communities. The 15 most recent publications reflect a sustained scholarly engagement with goddess traditions, especially Kali and Durga, as well as broader themes in South Asian religion, including Tantric symbolism, festival culture, and the reception of Hindu deities in the West. Her work spans ethnographic, historical, and textual analysis, often highlighting the contested and evolving nature of religious canons. She frequently contributes to major academic anthologies and journals in religious studies, South Asian studies, and comparative theology. Scientific Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text. As a senior professor and managing editor of major academic volumes, she has likely advised numerous graduate students and secured research funding, though specific names and grants are not mentioned. She teaches courses such as “Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?” that explore theodicy across religions. She is currently on leave for the 2024–2025 academic year, indicating ongoing active involvement in academic life. She is involved in significant editorial projects, including the third edition of The Sources of Indian Traditions , and is working on translations and a monograph on Kazi Nazrul Islam. Her scholarly presence includes invited lectures at institutions such as Princeton, the University of Connecticut, and the Bangla Academy in Dhaka, reflecting her international recognition in the field of South Asian religious studies.

• South Asian Religions
• Hindu Goddess Worship
• Bengali Religious Traditions
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Jim Sykes is an Associate Professor of Music at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on ethnomusicology, sound studies, and the cultural histories of the Indian Ocean world. He specializes in examining sonic practices across Afro-Asiatic seascapes, colonial surveillance systems, and postcolonial music theory. His work bridges disciplines like anthropology, history, and cultural studies, emphasizing decolonial methodologies. Recent scholarship explores governmental acoustic surveillance in maritime contexts, the politics of area studies, and the role of music in labor and value systems. He has contributed to rethinking sound studies through global south perspectives, including projects on sonic cartography and indigenous acoustic knowledge systems. Sykes has published extensively on topics such as Sri Lankan post-war musical generosity, Dalit liberation theology through Tamil folk music, and colonial sound regulations in British Ceylon. His interdisciplinary approach addresses intersections between sound, power, and cultural memory in contexts ranging from Southeast Asia to the Indian Ocean trade networks.

• Ethnomusicology
• Indian Ocean Studies
• Sound Studies
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Kajri Jain is a Professor of Indian Visual Culture and Contemporary Art at the University of Toronto . She holds undergraduate appointments in the Department of Visual Studies (UTM) and graduate appointments in the Department of Art (St. George) , with cross-appointments at the Institute for Cinema Studies and the Centre for South Asian Studies . Education: PhD, Art History and Theory, University of Sydney MA, Art History and Theory, University of Sydney PEP, Visual Communication, National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad Research Interests: Jain’s work explores how images derive meaning not just from their visual content but from their production, circulation, and material use. Her research spans modern and contemporary Indian visual culture , including bazaar icons, monumental statues, theme parks, and representations of nature in religious and popular contexts. She employs ethnographic methods to examine the intersections of religion, politics, commerce, and aesthetics in postcolonial India. Her teaching and writing critically interrogate the legacies of European Romanticism and secular modernism in art history and visual studies. Publications & Themes: Jain has authored two major monographs— Gods in the Time of Democracy (2021) and Gods in the Bazaar (2007)—and numerous essays on topics such as mass reproduction, political iconography, urban nature, and postcolonial aesthetics. Her articles consistently engage with image theory, postcolonial critique, and the sensory politics of caste and religion in visual culture. Scientific Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text. Advising & Affiliations: While no specific students are named, Jain teaches a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses and is affiliated with multiple research centers at the University of Toronto. Her work bridges departments and disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue in South Asian visual studies. Labs & Teams: Jain is associated with the Graduate Department of Art History and the Centre for South Asian Studies at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto.

• Indian Visual Culture and Contemporary Art
• Modern and Contemporary India
• Image Theory
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Professor Faisal Devji is a prominent scholar of Indian and global history, currently holding the position of Professor of Indian History at the University of Oxford’s St Antony’s College. His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Chicago (1994), a Junior Fellowship at Harvard Society of Fellows, and prior roles at Yale, The New School for Social Research, and the Institute of Ismaili Studies. He specializes in intellectual history, political thought, and the role of Islam in global contexts, with a focus on violence, non-violence, and the interplay between religion and modernity. His research interests span South Asian political thought, the global categorization of Islam, and the philosophical dimensions of Gandhi’s legacy. Notable works include Muslim Zion: Pakistan as a Political Idea (2013) and The Impossible Indian: Gandhi and the Temptation of Violence (2012). Recent projects explore the First World War’s impact on global religions and Oxford’s colonial legacy through the Oxford and Empire initiative. Professor Devji’s publications consistently address transnational themes, analyzing topics such as blasphemy crises in Pakistan, the evolving centrality of Saudi Arabia in Islam, and the poetry of militant groups like Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. His work often challenges conventional narratives, offering provocative insights into postcolonial politics and global religious dynamics. Education: PhD in Intellectual History (University of Chicago, 1994) Awards: Junior Fellow, Harvard Society of Fellows Current Roles: DPhil supervisor at St Antony’s College, affiliated with the Oxford History Faculty. Key Projects: Oxford and Empire , First World War and Global Religions As an educator, he supervises DPhil students in intellectual history, political thought, and transnational studies. His interdisciplinary approach bridges history, political theory, and religious studies, reflecting a commitment to understanding the complexities of modern global identities.

• Intellectual History
• Political Thought
• Modern South Asia
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Auritro Majumder is Associate Professor of English at the University of Houston's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, holding a courtesy appointment in the India Studies Program. His academic profile spans literary scholarship, critical theory, and intellectual history with a focus on non-Western perspectives. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in English from Syracuse University (2014), a Certificate in Critical Theory from Cornell University (2012), an M.A. (First Class) in English from Jadavpur University (2009), and a B.A. (First Class Honours) in English from Jadavpur University (2007). Majumder's research centers on peripheral internationalism and decolonial knowledge production , examining literary traditions across India, the Soviet Union, China, Latin America, and the United States. His work bridges literary theory , critical race studies , and global political movements , with particular emphasis on Bengali literature, caste-race intersections, and South-South cultural networks. His monograph Insurgent Imaginations: World Literature and the Periphery (Cambridge University Press, 2020) redefines world literature through non-Western frameworks. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent engagement with decolonial aesthetics , transnational solidarity , and subaltern epistemologies . His scholarship demonstrates interdisciplinary reach spanning literary studies, political theory, film criticism, and comparative intellectual history, with increasing focus on contemporary debates around planetary consciousness and peripheral modernities. His scientific recognition includes: Project Completion Grant, CLASS (2019) William Lee Pryor College Professorship (2018-2019) Research Progress Grant (2017) CLASS Research Funds (2016) New Faculty Summer Research Grant (2015) Majumder actively contributes to academic service as Executive Committee member of the Modern Language Association’s South Asian and South Asian Diasporic Language, Literature and Culture Forum, editorial board member for Mediations , jurist for the National Endowment for the Humanities, and reviewer for multiple international journals. He has lectured globally across North America, South Asia, Europe, and Brazil. His teaching portfolio includes courses on postcolonial literature, modern Indian literature, and graduate seminars in postcolonial theory. Current projects include a monograph titled The Global South in Literature and Theory and a co-edited anthology Cultures of the Cold War in South Asia .

• Literary and Critical Theory
• Postcolonial Studies
• World Literature
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Dr. Carola Lorea is a Junior Professor at the Institute for Religious Studies, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Tübingen (since 2023) and former Senior Research Fellow at NUS's Asia Research Institute (2022-2023). Her work bridges religious studies, cultural anthropology, and digital humanities with a focus on South/Southeast Asian borderlands. PhD in South Asian Studies (2015, La Sapienza University of Rome) 2023 Habilitation Venia Legendi in religious studies and cultural anthropology Research centers on Matua traditions , Baul oral cultures , religion and pandemics , and sensory scholarship . She pioneered the CoronAsur research blog (2020) and leads the MANTRAMS project with ERC Synergy Grant (2023). Key contributions include: Digital Archive of Baul Songs (EAP1247 PI) Theoretical work on bricolage thinking in borderland communities Critical analysis of caste dynamics in post-Partition Andaman settlers Sonic approaches to religious studies Teaching includes courses on Religious Sounds (Tübingen 2024), Religion and South Asian Society , and Bengali language instruction. She founded the Digital Archive 'Songs of the Old Madmen' and co-edits volumes on global religious sound studies.

• Religion and Media
• Orality and Digital Humanities
• Religion and the Senses
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Himika Bhattacharya is an Associate Professor in the Department of Women's and Gender Studies at Syracuse University, affiliated with the African American Studies and South Asian Studies programs. She holds a Ph.D. and specializes in qualitative research methods, transnational feminism, and South Asian studies. Research Focus: Caste, race, gendered violence, resistance, and solidarity, with a regional focus on India and the Himalayas. Affiliations: South Asia Center, Democratizing Knowledge collective. Her book Narrating Love and Violence (2017) examines caste, tribe, and state dynamics in Lahaul, India. She has secured grants like the CUSE Innovative Research Grant (2021–2024) for collaborative graduate education initiatives. Awards: Lead organizer of Syracuse University’s Inaugural Dalit History Month events (2022). Teaching includes feminist methodologies and courses fulfilling the South Asian Studies minor. She advises students on qualitative methods and transnational feminist frameworks.

• Qualitative Research Methods
• Transnational Feminist Studies
• South Asian and Himalayan Studies
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Gaura Narayan is an Associate Professor of Literature at Purchase College SUNY , specializing in British Romanticism , postcolonial literature and culture , gender studies , and narrative theory . She received her PhD from Columbia University in 1998 and has taught at Purchase College since 1996. Education : BA (Honors), University of Delhi MA, MPhil, PhD, Columbia University Research explores intersections between Romantic-era British literature and colonial/postcolonial South Asian narratives, with a focus on gendered power dynamics and imperial historiography. Her 2010 monograph, Real and Imagined Women in British Romanticism , examines gender’s role in Romantic texts, while her 2025 article in Comparative Literature analyzes imperial discourses around the Black Hole of Calcutta. Publications span critical analyses of Rudyard Kipling, Phoolan Devi, and Virginia Woolf, alongside contributions to anthologies like Narrative Beginnings (2008) and 100 Years of A Passage to India (2024). Current projects investigate British imperial imagination in 1757-1857 India. Awards include the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2022-2023) and multiple Columbia/Delhi University fellowships. Teaching includes courses on Romanticism, Victorian poetry, postcolonial South Asian literature, and narrative theory. She emphasizes connections between Britain’s imperial legacy and contemporary global power structures.

• British Romanticism
• Postcolonial Literature
• Gender Studies
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Purnima Mankekar is a Professor in the Department of Gender Studies and Asian American Studies Department at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where her interdisciplinary work bridges cultural anthropology, media studies, and gender theory with critical focus on South Asia and diasporic communities. Trained as a cultural anthropologist, she examines television, digital media, and public cultures through the lens of affect politics and identity formation. Her educational background: Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Washington (1993) Mankekar's research manifests in interconnected domains: Digital media, Big Data, and algorithmic social life Virtual anthropology and affect theory frameworks Film/television studies intersecting with nationalism Feminist and queer of color critique methodologies Postcolonial and South Asian American studies Current projects analyze affective labor in Bengaluru's BPO industry and sociopolitical dimensions of AI in India, reflecting her commitment to contemporary technocultural shifts. Her publications demonstrate sustained engagement with media-affect-transnationalism intersections, exploring television's role in nation-building, erotic dimensions of transnational media, and affective structures of caste/identity across South Asia and diaspora contexts. Major recognitions include: Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship at Duke University (1997-1998) Bunting Fellowship at Harvard's Radcliffe Institute (2000-2001) Stanford Humanities Center fellowship (2005-2006) Asia Research Institute fellowship, National University of Singapore (2013) Fullbright Senior Faculty Research Award for Bangalore call center research (2008-2009) Stanford Asian American Studies Distinguished Faculty Award (2002) Professor Mankekar mentors graduate students in Gender and Asian American Studies while securing significant research funding including Fullbright and institutional fellowships that enable her ethnographic work on media, affect, and technology in India.

• Digital Media Studies
• Big Data
• Algorithms in Social Life
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Dr. Priyanka Singh is a Lecturer in Film Studies at the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds, within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. Her work centers on Indian cinema and emerging cinematic traditions from South Asia and the Middle East, with a strong interdisciplinary focus on feminism, post-colonialism, psychoanalysis, and subalternity. Her academic background includes a PhD in Film Studies from the University for the Creative Arts (2022) and an MSc in Digital Film Technologies and Production Techniques from the University of Bedfordshire. She is actively engaged in curriculum re-definition initiatives that promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in higher education. Dr. Singh's research explores women's authorship, marginalized narratives, and the psychosocial dimensions of cinema. Her interests span identity politics, decolonisation, documentary ethics, and queer cinema. She employs transdisciplinary methods, integrating Western and Indian feminist theories with psychoanalysis and religious ideologies. Her recent publications and conference presentations reveal a consistent focus on female desire, resistance to patriarchy, and the de-westernization of cinematic genres. She has contributed to discussions on eco-feminism, Dalit women’s representation, and the role of myth in feminist horror. Her forthcoming monograph Female Desire in Contemporary Bollywood (Routledge, 2024) is a significant contribution to the field. Dr. Singh is a member of several academic organizations, including BAFTSS, Visible Evidence, and the British Association for South Asian Studies, where she serves as Council Member and Co-Editor of a special edition of New Cinemas: Journal of Contemporary Films . Supervises undergraduate and postgraduate research projects in areas such as queer cinema, women’s representation, and practice-based video essays Actively involved in organizing international seminars and conferences on cinema and social justice Collaborates with student education leadership to align curriculum development with EDI goals She is affiliated with the Centre for World Cinemas and Digital Cultures and the Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute, contributing to a vibrant research community focused on global cinematic practices.

• Film Studies
• Indian Cinema
• South Asian Cinema
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Dalpat Rajpurohit is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts, specializing in Hindi language and literature within the College's Asian Studies department. Holding a PhD from Presidency University, Kolkata, he teaches courses exploring South Asian history, religions, and literary traditions through Sanskrit and Hindi texts. Education: PhD in Hindi Literature, Presidency University Affiliations: University of Texas at Austin, Asian Studies, College of Liberal Arts Research: Focuses on pre-modern Hindi/Braj literary intersections with Bhakti, Vedanta, Riti, and colonial language shifts His work challenges simplistic binaries in Hindi literary historiography, demonstrating how early modern Indian poet-saints like Sundardas blended devotional and courtly traditions under Mughal-Rajput multiculturalism. He analyzes how Dādūpanthi saints navigated Jain merchant networks and Mughal imperial policies like sulḥ-i kull while advancing non-dualist Vedanta in Braj poetry. Rajpurohit's research has been recognized with the 30th Devishankar Awasthi Samman and Amar Ujala Best Book Award (2023) . He supervises graduate students in pre-modern Hindi archives, early modern literary networks, and topics like caste, gender, and multilingualism in South Asian literature.

• Hindi Language
• Literary Cultures of Early Modern India
• Religious Cultures of Early Modern India
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Prof. Dr. Karin Polit is a full professor and head of the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology at the Asia-Orient-Institut, Faculty of Humanities, University of Tübingen. She has been in this position since April 2018 and is actively involved in research, teaching, and academic supervision. Her work is deeply rooted in ethnographic fieldwork in South Asia, particularly India. Education: B.A. in Anthropology, James Cook University, Australia (1998) Magister Artium in Anthropology (2001) Promotion (Ph.D.), University of Heidelberg (2006), topic: 'Ethnographic Reflections on Practices of Gender and Agency among Dalit Women in the Central Himalayas' Habilitation and Venia Legendi in Anthropology, University of Heidelberg (2015) Her research focuses on ritual, performance, gender, caste, medical anthropology, youth culture, and cultural heritage . She explores how global and local inequalities shape education, art, and resistance, with special attention to mental health, reproductive loss, and media in New Delhi and the Himalayas. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates ethnography, film, and sensory studies. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in ritual dynamics, embodiment, heritage politics, and youth agency in South Asia. Her work often examines how tradition and modernity intersect in religious festivals, political contexts, and personal identity. She frequently collaborates with scholars such as Prof. Gabriele Alex and Christiane Brosius. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Venia Legendi Award, University of Heidelberg (2015) Margarete von Wrangell Fellow, South Asia Institute (2014–2018) Fellow, Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Advanced Study, JNU, New Delhi (2012–2013) Baden-Württemberg Certificate for University Didactics (since 2012) Prof. Polit has supervised numerous Master’s and PhD students, including Pallabi Roy and Gaurav Lamichhane, and has led research projects funded by the DFG and international networks like AROGYAM. She has also contributed to academic service through editorial roles and guest professorships at institutions in Germany, India, and the Netherlands. Her audiovisual work, including ethnographic films, enhances public engagement with anthropological knowledge. She leads the department's research on South Asian societies and continues to expand collaborative networks across Europe and South Asia.

• Social and Cultural Anthropology
• Medical Anthropology
• Ritual and Performance
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Dr Opinderjit Kaur Takhar is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange at the University of Wolverhampton's Faculty of Education, Health, and Wellbeing . As Director of the Centre for Sikh and Panjabi Studies , she specializes in Sikh and Punjabi identity, caste/gender dynamics, and religious studies. Her work includes caste issues, Ravidassia communities, and UK Sikh policy frameworks. Education: PhD in Sikh Studies (University of Wales) MA in Indian Religions (University of Wales) PGCE in Secondary Religious Education (Sheffield Hallam University) Languages: Punjabi (fluent), Hindi, Urdu Research Focus: Takhar's work spans caste systems in Sikh contexts, gender dynamics, religious philosophy, and multicultural policy. She examines Ravidassia identity shifts and Punjabi Dalit experiences, while contributing to debates on UK caste legislation and Sikh political activism. Her recent projects include language politics in India and digital Sikhism. Publications Trends: Over 15+ years, her scholarship systematically explores caste-religion-gender intersections, faith-based health initiatives, and global Sikh identity. Key contributions include the foundational text Sikh Identity (2005) and collaborative works on caste lived experiences. Teaching & Supervision: Takhar teaches Sikhism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and supervises PhD projects on caste/gender issues. She integrates fieldwork into religious studies pedagogy. Grants & Projects: Currently leads NIHR-funded dementia support research for ethnic minorities. Previously managed health/sports engagement grants with NHS, Wolves Foundation, and Birmingham City Council.

• Sikh Studies
• Punjab Studies
• Caste and Gender Issues
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Waqas H. Butt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto Scarborough. His research examines the political life of infrastructure in Pakistan, with emphasis on waste management, caste dynamics, labor relations, and urbanization processes. His ethnographic work focuses on how marginalized communities—particularly Dalit waste workers—shape and sustain urban infrastructures in Lahore and Punjab. Research interests span: Political ecology of waste infrastructures Caste-based labor systems in South Asia Urban transformation in the Global South Materiality and value production Socio-ecological impacts of river basin interventions Butt's publications consistently explore urban inequality through waste economies, with recent works (2020-2023) analyzing labor valuation in Lahore's recycling systems, climate narratives in South Asian cities, and the socio-political dimensions of infrastructure. His 2023 book Life Beyond Waste synthesizes decade-long research on how waste infrastructures reconfigure urban life.

• Anthropology
• Urban Studies
• Political Ecology
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