Dr. Ophira Gamliel

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Biography

Dr. Ophira Gamliel is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on South Asian languages, cultures, and religions, particularly exploring the intersections of religion and environmental humanities in Kerala. Gamliel’s expertise includes the Malayalam language and literature, as well as performance and ritual studies, focusing on the documentation and preservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage. She has engaged in various significant projects, including digitisation initiatives for Arabic manuscripts in Kerala and workshops addressing socio-ecological systems affected by climate change. Gamliel co-teaches courses on the religions of Asia, mysticism, and pre-modern trade, while also supervising PGR projects on a wide range of topics related to South Asian history and culture. She has collaborated extensively with international institutions and participated in various academic exchanges, enhancing the study of South Asian religions and cultures within a global context.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Teaching and supervising projects on religions and cultures of South Asia.

Courses

Religions of Asia Mysticism and Spirituality Religion and Trade in Premodern Asia Malayalam Summer School