Collegiate Affiliation
Affiliate Faculty,
Geography, Environment & Society

I work at the intersection of urban, political, and development geographies, with a focus on spatial justice, infrastructure, and the politics of knowledge production in the Global South. My research is grounded in place-based inquiries and translocal conversations, often drawing on collaborations across disciplines and communities. At the University of Minnesota, I serve as Director of the Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change (ICGC), where I support interdisciplinary graduate education and research on global social justice. I also founded and continue to guide Hyderabad Urban Lab, a practice-based research collective that explores urban ecologies, civic data, and public pedagogy in South Asian cities. Across these settings, I am committed to connecting critical scholarship with public engagement and institutional transformation.

Educational Background
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Educational Background

  • PhD: Geography, University of Minnesota, 2007