Dr. Nilanjan Raghunath

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nilanjan Raghunath is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) specializing in Sociology. With a PhD in Sociology from the National University of Singapore, he has extensive experience in various academic and research roles within the field of social sciences. Raghunath’s research focuses on the intersection of work, technology, and society, exploring themes such as automation, technological innovation, employability, and social mobility, particularly among generational cohorts like Millennials and Generation Z. He has served as a Fulbright Scholar at Columbia University and has held numerous visiting scholar positions at prestigious institutions, including the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. His work employs interdisciplinary methodologies, integrating sociology with behavioral science, to address complex societal challenges. Raghunath has published books and numerous journal articles and is a recognized expert in labor economics and social credit systems. His engagements with major media platforms and consultancy roles underlie his commitment to practical applications of sociological insights in real-world scenarios.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Singapore University of Technology and Design • Singapore

Teaching and research in sociology, focusing on work and organizations.

Senior Lecturer

2015-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Singapore University of Technology and Design • Singapore

Lecturing and conducting research on sociology.

Lecturer

2012-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Singapore University of Technology and Design • Singapore

Teaching sociology courses and engaging in research.

Lecturer

2011-01-01 — 2011-12-31

National University of Singapore • Singapore

Lecturing in the Department of Sociology.

Visiting Fellow

2009-01-01 — 2010-12-31

National University of Singapore • Singapore

Researching sociology themes.

Research Fellow Grants Advisor

2007-01-01 — 2009-12-31

National University of Singapore • Singapore

Advising on research grants and conducting sociological research.

Teaching Fellow/Assistant

2002-01-01 — 2007-12-31

National University of Singapore • Singapore

Teaching and assisting in sociology courses.

Requirements for Singapore University of Technology and Design

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
At least a Bachelor's degree or above
Application Checklist
  • Original Undergraduate/Master's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Statement of Objectives (3,000 words)
  • Three Recommendation Letters (Referees)
  • Identity Card or Passport
  • TOEFL/IELTS score report
  • GRE score report (Highly recommended, optional for EPD/ISTD)
  • CV/Resume
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

This applies to PhD programs in Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD), Engineering Product Development (EPD), Engineering Systems and Design (ESD), Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD), Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT), and Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS).