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Mike Degani is an anthropologist specializing in infrastructure and energy in Africa. He obtained his PhD from Yale University in 2015 and previously taught at Johns Hopkins University. His research revolves around the relationship between infrastructure and social dynamics, especially as related to energy flow in urban settings like Dar es Salaam. Degani's work includes exploring the implications of electricity access and the informal adaptations residents make in response to infrastructural challenges. His book, "City Electric: Infrastructure Ingenuity Postsocialist Tanzania" addresses these themes through ethnographic analysis. Currently, he is investigating the production of energy in the context of climate change, with projects analyzing small hydroelectric dams and the intersection of religious practices and energy provision. Degani's interests include African studies, environmental anthropology, design, and the politics surrounding material use in the built environment. His work aims to highlight innovative and sustainable solutions in energy infrastructure.
University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England
Teaching and research in Environmental Anthropology.
Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.