Dr. Kamran Ali

Professor

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Biography

Kamran Asdar Ali is a professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Texas at Austin, where he also serves as the Department Chair. His academic focus spans Gender, Sexuality, Health, Political Economy, Post-Colonialism, Labor History, and Popular Culture, with a specialized regional interest in the Middle East and South Asia. Ali previously held the position of Director at the South Asia Institute at UT Austin from 2011 to 2017. He is noted for his significant contributions to the field through his published works, including 'Planning Family in Egypt: New Bodies, New Selves' and 'Communism in Pakistan: Politics, Class, Activism 1947-1972'. His scholarly engagements also include appointments as a member of the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton and senior fellow at ISIM, University of Leiden. Throughout his career, Ali has contributed numerous articles addressing issues related to health, gender, politics, and culture in the contexts of Egypt and Pakistan. His work reflects a deep commitment to exploring the intersections of culture and society as they relate to contemporary issues.

Research Interests

Courses

ANT 330C • Theories of Culture & Society ANT 391 • Cities and Citizenship ANT 391 • Culture, History, Power

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.