Dr. Omar Faruque

Biography

Omar Faruque is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of New Brunswick. He received his PhD from the University of Toronto. Prior to joining UNB, he served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Global Development Studies at Queen’s University and as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Dhaka. His research interests lie in the areas of contentious politics, social movements, and environmental justice, focusing particularly on sustainable energy futures and climate politics. Faruque employs qualitative in-depth interviews and critical social theory methodologies in his research projects, which often address themes related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. He is also involved in multidisciplinary networks, such as the Climate Social Science Network at Brown University, where he collaborates on research concerning climate obstruction and resource management in the Global South. His work has been published in notable journals including PLOS Climate and Critical Sociology.

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