Dr. Nandita Mellamphy

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nandita Biswas Mellamphy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Western University. Her academic work focuses on critical political theory and continental philosophy, especially the implications of post-Nietzschean thought. She has a specialized interest in post-humanism, digital warfare, and critical surveillance studies. Professor Mellamphy's publications include books such as 'Digital Dionysus: Nietzsche Network-Centric Condition' and 'Stigmata Friedrich Nietzsche: Political Physiology Age Nihilism'. She has served as an editor for various academic journals and has actively participated in multiple conferences, sharing her insights on topics like AI ethics and the societal impact of digital technologies. Through her interdisciplinary research, she aims to explore and critique the complexities of contemporary political discourse, especially as influenced by technological advancements. Additionally, she has engaged in collaborative studies on COVID-19 policy narratives and ongoing projects related to digital warfare.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in Political Science, focusing on critical theory and technology's impact on politics.

Awards

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University Student Council Teaching Honour Roll Certificate

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.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.