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Kanishka Goonewardena is a Professor in the Department of Geography & Planning at the University of Toronto. He introduced questions of space and Marxism, particularly focusing on the implications of imperialism in Sri Lanka. Trained as an architect at the University of Moratuwa, he also holds a Master’s degree in Urban Regional Planning from the University of Southern California and a PhD from Cornell University. His research is heavily influenced by critical theory and the works of thinkers such as Walter Benjamin, Georg Lukács, and Antonio Gramsci. Goonewardena has been with the University of Toronto since 1999 and integrates anti-colonial Marxist perspectives into his teachings. His courses include Critical Geographies, Global Cities, Urban Planning, and Critical Theory, aimed at fostering an intellectually stimulating environment for students interested in radical politics. His publications, often focusing on the intersections of nationalism, urban studies, and the critical analysis of space and ideology, reflect his commitment to understanding the historical geography of imperialism and left politics in Sri Lanka.
Department of Sociology