Visiting Scholars

Jayson D. Petras

Jayson D. Petras is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Filipino Language and Literature at the University of the Philippines Diliman. From March 24 to April 16, 2025, he taught a Filipino language workshop at L'Orientale University.

Neha Arya

Neha Arya is a doctoral student in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Her research focuses on the impact of technology on the labor market, with particular attention to the rise of the gig economy and digital platforms in India. She examines these developments in the context of the country’s large and relatively young population, as well as its high unemployment rates—especially in urban areas. Neha has been awarded a scholarship to conduct research at L’Orientale University between April and June 2025.

Bharat Hun

Bharat Hun is a social anthropologist based in India, whose research interests include issues such as the characteristics of royalty in modern democracy and the relationship between the state and citizens in the context of western India. He is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the ICSSR and is conducting research on aspects related to care and the role of the state. Bharat has been awarded a fellowship to visit L'Orientale University between April and June 2025.