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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.
King's College London • London, England
Reader in Post-war Reconstruction and Peacebuilding, specializing in conflict-affected settings.
King's Sanctuary Programme • London, England
Oversees the programme aimed at supporting individuals affected by conflict.
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