Anirban Acharya, Ph.D.
- Professor of Practice Political Science
I am interested in studying the way political power shapes and transforms markets in terms of formality and informality, with a focus on neoliberal ideology and policy making. This theoretical lens I believe can be applied and extended to markets of, not only, consumer goods and services, but also war making in the 21st century. When I am not teaching or studying, I like to cook, play chess, mix vinyl records, play violin, read poetry, have meaningful conversations about almost anything under and beyond the sun.
Education
B.A., M.A. (Economics), Jadavpur University
M.Phil. (Development Studies), Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research
M.A. (Political Science), Syracuse University
Ph.D. (Political Science), Syracuse University
Areas of Specialization
International Political Economy
International Relations
Research Methods
South Asia
US Foreign Policy
Awards and Honors
2018 Scholar-Athlete and Faculty Recognition Breakfast, Le Moyne College.
2018 Le Moyne College Faculty Spotlight
2017 Ignatian Mission Award, Le Moyne College.
2016 Scholar-Athlete and Faculty Recognition Breakfast, Le Moyne College
Media Appearances and Interviews
2021-present, Panelist, Weekly Talk Show “Ivory Tower,” PBS-WCNY
2023 Invited organizer. “Spice up your Cocktails: Knowing the History, Use and Taste of Spices from Around the World” with Salt City Market
2021 Media Interview. “Le Moyne Professor Fears Conditions In Afghanistan Will Deteriorate Under The Taliban.” WAER
2017-2018 Invited Workshop Leader, Charitable Culinary Workshops invited by Syracuse based “My Lucky Tummy” bi-annual pop-up.
Publications
2022 Right to Sell: Markets, Capitalism, and Urban Space in India. New York: Routledge.
2020 “India: From Secular to ‘Sickular’,” in Religion and Politics in South Asia, ed. Ali Riaz. New York: Routledge.
Grants and Sponsored Research
2009 Roscoe Martin Research Grant, Syracuse University.
2008 Bharati Memorial South Asia Research Grant, Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs, Syracuse University.
2005-2007 Summer Research Grant, Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs Syracuse University.
