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Dada Docot is an Assistant Professor at Purdue University in the College of Liberal Arts. She specializes in cultural anthropology and has a strong focus on migration, diaspora, and visual anthropology. Dada completed her PhD in Anthropology at the University of British Columbia in 2018 and has held postdoctoral fellowships at Tokyo College, University of Tokyo from 2022 to 2024, and New York University Shanghai from 2017 to 2019. She also holds an MA in Human Security Studies from the University of Tokyo and a BA in Journalism from the University of the Philippines Diliman. Her current academic interests revolve around the postcolonial condition, the impact of colonial histories, and issues of global inequality. Dada's research examines everyday life in her hometown in the Philippines, particularly in relation to the diaspora and overseas mobilities. She has presented her work in various academic and art environments, including the Society for Visual Anthropology's Film Festival and the UBC Museum of Anthropology. Dada invites prospective students to reach out directly if interested in collaborating or studying under her guidance.
Tokyo College, University of Tokyo • Tokyo, Japan
Conducting research in cultural anthropology.
New York University Shanghai • Shanghai, China
Engaged in research and teaching in cultural anthropology.
GRE is not required.