Dr. Purnima George

Associate Professor

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Biography

Purnima George is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at Toronto Metropolitan University. With a strong emphasis on community practice, she has a rich background in grassroots organizing and activism, particularly focusing on pressing social issues faced by racialized immigrant communities in Canada. Immigrating from India, she previously served as a faculty member and academic lead coordinator for urban community initiatives at the College of Social Work in Mumbai. In Toronto, Dr. George's research revolves around community-based program evaluations aimed at alleviating challenges such as food insecurity and elder abuse among older adults, especially those belonging to South Asian communities. Her work extends into critical areas of domestic violence and the legal implications for racialized immigrant women and children. Dr. George has been recognized for her contributions to the field, receiving the Racial Justice Award from the Council of Agencies Serving South Asians in Toronto in 2015, and the Sue Williams Excellence in Teaching Award in 2018. She teaches advanced research social change and supervises major research papers.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Toronto Metropolitan University • Toronto

Dr. Purnima George focuses on critical community practice, community-based research, and activism.

Awards

#2015

Racial Justice Award

#2018

Sue Williams Excellence in Teaching Award

Requirements for Toronto Metropolitan University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.33
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in chemical engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of Chemical Engineering