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Jeevan R. Sharma is a Professor at the School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh, where he serves as Chair in South Asia International Development. He is a political anthropologist who has conducted extensive field research in Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, and Malawi, focusing on labor migration, border-crossing, Maoist conflict, humanitarianism, and human rights documentation. Currently, he is the Co-Director of the Centre for South Asian Studies in Edinburgh and serves as the elected General Secretary of the Britain Nepal Academic Council (BNAC) from 2019 to 2025. He is also involved in editorial roles, including Co-editor of the HIMALAYA Journal and Associate Editor for 'South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies.' His research interests encompass the political economy of social change and development, with recent projects emphasizing the health and welfare of migrant workers in South Asia. He has previously worked at the Feinstein International Center at Tufts University and Save the Children UK.
University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, UK
Chair in South Asia International Development.
Feinstein International Center, Tufts University • Medford, MA, USA
Conducted research on humanitarian issues.
Save the Children UK • London, UK
Worked on various projects related to child welfare.
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