Dr. Megha Amrith

Biography

Megha Amrith is an Associate Professor at Maastricht University, specializing in Globalization and Transnationalism. She is an anthropologist and interdisciplinary scholar whose research primarily focuses on migrant labor, care, ageing, inequalities, and wellbeing, particularly in Southeast Asia. Megha is the Principal Investigator of the five-year ERC Consolidator Grant titled 'WELL-ASIA: Pursuit of Wellness in Southeast Asia: New Encounters with Inequalities in Emerging Industry' which examines the wellness industry across locations such as Singapore, Chiang Mai, and Bali. Her research looks at the uneven interactions across the industry, highlighting the experiences of migrant workers, travelers, and the local communities involved. She is the author of "Caring Strangers: Filipino Medical Workers in Asia" and has co-edited volumes including "Aspiring Life: Movements in Time, Space, and Generations" and "Gender, Work, and Migration: Agency in Gendered Labour Settings". Megha was previously the leader of the Max Planck Research Group on 'Ageing in a Time of Mobility' and held various fellowships in prestigious institutions such as the University of São Paulo and the United Nations University. Her expertise lies in Migration, Transnational Mobilities, and Care Labour, employing methods of Ethnography and Qualitative Research.

Research Interests

Experience