Aneeka Patel

Aneeka Patel

Research Interest

I earned my Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Economics and History from Emory University in 2023. As part of my History major, I completed a concentration in Empires, Nations, and Citizenship. I am especially interested in South Asia under European colonization, and in particular, by the changing attitudes toward gender roles during this period. In addition to this, I am interested in the South Asian diasporas that began to form during this period, and how they impacted international views on and relationships with South Asia. 

While at Columbia and the LSE, I hope to continue studying these themes of colonization, gender, and diaspora. I am fascinated by the use of technology to aid historical research and presentation and hope to further explore this here. I also hope to explore history in the public sphere and learn more about presenting history to broad audiences in engaging and inclusive ways. 

Outside the classroom, I enjoy working with high school and college students, and among other roles have worked as a college access advisor. In my free time, I like to read, try new cafes, and volunteer with animals.