Assistant Professor
Ph.D. in Political Science, Central European University, Vienna, Austria (awaiting defense)
M.Sc. in Political Theory, London School of Economics & Political Science, UK
B.A. (Hons) in Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Ashoka University, India
Areas of Interest:
Political Theory
Research Focus: Philosophy of Work, Philosophy of Respect and Admiration, Social Egalitarianism
Teaching Focus: Intro to Political Theory, Indian Political Thought, Non-Western Political Theory
Papers Published
Manuscripts under Review
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Adequate Opportunity to Deserve Appraisal Respect (Revise & Resubmit)
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‘Lawn for Professors Only’: A Moral Inquiry into Workplace Status Hierarchies (Early Review)
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Tragedy of the Social Bases of Self-Esteem (Early Review)
Awards and Recognition
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First Prize in 3-minute thesis presentation competition at Central European University (2025)
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Award for Excellent Progress as Advanced PhD Candidate at the Central European University (2024)
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ERASMUS+ internship mobility grant to pursue a traineeship at the European Public Services Union (2022)
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J.N. Tata Scholarship to fund part of my graduate studies (2018)