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Jatin Dua is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan. His research interests focus on socio-cultural anthropology with a specific emphasis on global regulatory regimes, economies, and maritime mobility within the Indian Ocean world. He authored the book "Captured Sea: Piracy Protection in the Indian Ocean," published with the University of California Press in 2019, which explores the dynamics of maritime piracy and the interplay of legitimate and illegitimate commerce along the coast of East Africa. His current research projects include examining the logistics and economic factors associated with the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and investigating regimes of labor and care within the global shipping economy. In his teaching, he covers topics related to anthropology, law, oceanic studies, and global capitalism among others, challenging traditional views on piracy and its moral implications. Additionally, Dua is involved with the Oceans Lab, a collaborative initiative dedicated to innovative ways of engaging with oceanic studies.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Teach courses on anthropology and maritime issues, and conduct research on global regulatory frameworks and piracy.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science