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João Biehl serves as the Susan Dod Brown Professor of Anthropology at Princeton University. He chairs the Department of Anthropology and directs the Brazil LAB, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of anthropology and environmental studies. His academic inquiries span various themes, notably medical anthropology and the intricate dynamics of Brazilian Amazonia. Biehl scrutinizes political anthropology, social studies of science and technology, and engages with historical anthropology to explore the impacts of settler colonialism and human rights within the context of global health. His ethnographic work informs a deeper understanding of Latin American societies, the complexities of ethnographic theory, and the cultural implications surrounding religion and societal changes. Biehl’s research is dedicated to uncovering and addressing the environmental and social challenges faced by marginalized communities in Brazil, thereby contributing to broader discourses on sustainable development and social justice.
GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.