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Guest Speakers

International scholars and thought leaders at IACER

Some of Our International Guest Speakers

IACER regularly invites distinguished scholars, Fulbright professors, and leading intellectuals from around the world to conduct workshops, guest lectures, and collaborative research sessions with our faculty and students.

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Prof. Charles Bazerman

University of California, Santa Barbara

Author of over 18 books and editor of over 20 collections. One of the world's leading scholars in writing research and rhetoric.

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Prof. Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak

Columbia University

One of the most influential theorists in postcolonial studies and a leading voice in contemporary critical theory. Conducts regular workshops with IACER researchers.

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Prof. George McLemore

University of Texas

Fulbright Scholar to IACER. Contributed significantly to the academic exchange program between IACER and American universities.

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Prof. Deborah Merola

Fulbright Scholar to IACER

Fulbright Scholar who has engaged with IACER's faculty and students, enriching the academic and cultural dialogue at the institute.

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Prof. Ashis Nandy

Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS), New Delhi, India

Director of CSDS and a distinguished political psychologist and social theorist. One of South Asia's most prominent public intellectuals.

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Dr. Sukhant Choudhary

Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India

An eminent scholar from Jadavpur University, one of India's foremost research universities, with expertise in South Asian studies.

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Prof. Starzyk

International Scholar

Visiting international scholar who has contributed to IACER's interdisciplinary academic discourse.

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Prof. Susie Tharu

English and Foreign Language University, Hyderabad, India

Member of the Subaltern Collective and a leading scholar of Indian literature, feminism, and cultural studies. Participated in IACER's early South Asian discourse workshops.

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Prof. Arjun Parakrama

University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

PhD from Columbia University. A distinguished scholar in applied linguistics and critical discourse analysis from one of Sri Lanka's leading research universities.

🌍 Global Engagement

IACER has hosted distinguished scholars from the USA, India, Sri Lanka, and across the globe, building an internationally connected academic community in Nepal.

🔬 Collaborative Research

Guest speakers do not merely deliver lectures — they collaborate with IACER researchers on South Asian studies, writing theory, postcolonial discourse, and critical theory.

🎓 Fulbright Connections

IACER has welcomed multiple Fulbright scholars, reflecting the institute's standing as a globally recognised centre for advanced communication and research in Nepal.