Dr. Raphael Cohen Susewind

Biography

Raphael Cohen Susewind is an Associate Professor at the London School of Economics specializing in qualitative methods. His academic background includes degrees in political science, area studies, and a PhD in sociology/social anthropology. He previously worked as a Lecturer in Social Anthropology and Development Studies at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity in Göttingen. At LSE, he is the Development & Training Lead for the ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership, where he supports students in policy development. He plays an active role in editorial work as an associate editor for the Journal of South Asian Development and has served as a reviews editor for Contemporary South Asia. As a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he also mentors and assesses professionals seeking recognition through development schemes. His research interests focus on the interplay between religion and politics in India, particularly in relation to Hindu-Muslim riots and the socio-political dynamics affecting Muslim communities. He has been a Co-Investigator on a major grant exploring themes of spatial politics and adaptation within these communities. His work is characterized by a commitment to ethnographic research and the study of marginalization in urban settings.

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