Dr. Sango Mahanty

Professor

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Biography

Sango Mahanty is a professor in the Resources, Environment & Development Program at the Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University. His research interests encompass political ecology, agrarian change, and development studies, particularly in mainland Southeast Asia, focusing on Vietnam and Cambodia. His work investigates the political and social dimensions of environmental transformation, including the impacts of pollution and community responses to rapid changes in nature-society relationships. He has been awarded an ARC Future Fellowship to explore themes related to market formation along the Cambodia-Vietnam border, resulting in significant publications such as 'Unsettled Frontiers'. Additionally, Sango collaborates actively with civil society and government entities across the Asia-Pacific region while teaching postgraduate courses on environmental and social impact assessment related to pollution and waste.

Research Interests

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.