Dr. Muhammad Kavesh

Associate Professor

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Biography

Muhammad Kavesh is an Associate Professor in Anthropology and the Director of the South Asia Research Institute at Australian National University. He is currently a fellow of the Australian Research Council's DECRA, focusing on animal trade and traditional medicine. Kavesh has authored and edited several influential works, including the forthcoming book 'Spy Pigeons,' which examines the intersection of multispecies anthropology and philosophy. His research interests encompass multispecies engagement, decolonization, and South Asian vernacular poetry, and his publications address topics such as hospitality in human-animal relationships and the complexities of animal trade in rural Pakistan. Kavesh's academic contributions extend to notable journals and publications, where he has co-edited special issues and authored multiple articles exploring the relevance of multispecies anthropology in contemporary discourse.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Director of the South Asia Research Institute, focusing on anthropology and traditional medicine.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.