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Alka Raman is a Lecturer in Economic and Social History at University College London. With a PhD from the London School of Economics, her research focuses on the interplay between technological change and global economic history, particularly within the context of cotton manufacturing and import substitution. Alka examines early modern historical materials to enhance the understanding of global pasts, specifically through her current book project 'From Muse Machine: Indian Cottons and British Industrialization', which investigates how Indian cotton textiles influenced technological advancements in the British cotton industry. She is a strong advocate for decolonizing the history curriculum and participates actively in public engagement through events, including hands-on demonstrations of historical techniques such as indigo dyeing. Alka has contributed to numerous academic communities and serves as an Associate Editor for the Industrial History Review, further emphasizing her commitment to the field of economic history.
University College London • London, UK
Responsible for delivering lectures and conducting research in Economic and Social History.