Dr. Sukanya Podder

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Biography

Sukanya Podder is a Reader in Post-war Reconstruction and Peacebuilding at King's College London and serves as the Academic Director of the King's Sanctuary Programme. Her research expertise lies in humanitarian and conflict-affected settings, with a focus on conflict actors, populations, and the roles of various groups such as rebel organizations and military peacekeepers. Over the years, she has raised substantial funding for multi-country research projects and has designed courses addressing topics like International Interventions, Post-conflict Peacekeeping, and ex-combatant reintegration. Additionally, her consultancy work has brought her to engage with international NGOs and the UN on security sector reforms in countries including Liberia, Iraq, and Nepal. Podder's research has been published in multiple high-profile journals, and her recent book, "Peacebuilding Legacy: Programming Change in Young People's Attitudes to Peace," won the International Studies Association Book Prize in 2024. With ongoing interests in the impacts of peacebuilding on youth and the dynamics of rebel governance, she is committed to advancing knowledge and practice in these areas through her academic and professional endeavors.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader

2015-01-01 — Present

King's College London • London, England

Reader in Post-war Reconstruction and Peacebuilding, specializing in conflict-affected settings.

Academic Director

2023-01-01 — Present

King's Sanctuary Programme • London, England

Oversees the programme aimed at supporting individuals affected by conflict.

Awards

#2024

International Studies Association Book Prize

2024-01-01

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.