Dr. Mayurika Chakravorty

Biography

Mayurika Chakravorty is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Carleton University. She holds a B.A. (Honours) from Calcutta University, an M.A. and M.Phil. from Jawaharlal Nehru University, and a Ph.D. from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Her research interests primarily revolve around Postcolonial Studies, particularly relating to South Asian literature, fantasy, and science fiction. She explores themes of resistance and subversion within colonial and postcolonial contexts, focusing on how fantasy literature can challenge normative narratives. Her book, "Fantasy and the Politics of Subversion: Speculative Writing in Colonial India," is set to be published by Bloomsbury Academic in 2025. Additionally, she has received various grants and awards, including the Carleton University Research Development Grant and the SSHRC Partnership Development Grant, for her contributions to the field. Mayurika is actively engaged in professional associations and conferences, presenting her work on childhood, girlhood, and representation within South Asian narratives. Her dedication to her research and teaching reflects a commitment to understanding and shaping contemporary narratives in literature and society.

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