I am currently the Professor of Sociology at West Virginia State University.
My research interests lie at the intersection of international migration, transnationalism, and network analysis. I use concepts from migration and transnational studies—such as migrant capital, Bourdieu’s theory of forms of capital, social ties, transnational spaces, life course perspective, and policies of sending and receiving countries—to understand migratory processes, motives, and transnational practices brought on by globalization and technological innovations. In addition, I also study refugee populations from South and East Asia, asking why and how they engage in migratory movements, adopting a gendered perspective to unravel migratory patterns and settlement experiences. My research has appeared in professional Sociological journals: Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies; Development; Economic and Political Weekly; Asia and Pacific Migration
Journal. In addition, I have several book chapters in edited volumes and books from reputed publishers.
Presently, I am completing my book manuscript titled ‘Becoming Boundless: The Story of Transnational Indian Entrepreneurs.
I am an active participant and have been involved in many governance activities for International Sociological Association, American Sociological Association,
and Sociologists for Women in Society. I am currently the Treasurer for RC 32 (Women, Gender and Society) of the International Sociological Association. I also teach both upper and lower level undergraduate and graduate courses in Social Inequality, International Migration, Gender, Family,
and Community Organization courses. I routinely work with students and collaborates with them at local level conferences.
