Dr. Nandita Mellamphy

Associate Professor

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Biography

Professor Nandita Biswas Mellamphy specializes in critical political theory and continental philosophy, with particular interests in speculative political theory, focusing on the philosophies of Friedrich Nietzsche and post-Nietzschean thought. Her research encompasses areas such as post-humanism, information warfare, and critical surveillance studies, with a keen focus on how these concepts interact in contemporary society. Mellamphy has held several editorial positions, including Assistant Editor for the Canadian Journal of Political Science and the journal Interconnections: Journal of Posthumanism. She has authored and edited numerous publications, contributing to the discourse on digital governance and philosophical interpretations of modern socio-political phenomena. Her ongoing research projects include explorations of the narratives surrounding Canada's COVID policy and the concept of 'Larval Warfare'.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and research in political science.

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.