Kaushik Sunder Rajan

About the Author

Kaushik Sunder Rajan is a distinguished scholar and professor of anthropology at the University of California, Irvine, where he explores the intricate intersections of science, technology, and society. His groundbreaking research delves into the political economy of biotechnology, examining how genomic advancements shape global markets, ethical dilemmas, and governance structures in the postgenomic era. Drawing from extensive fieldwork in the United States and India, Rajan critiques the commodification of life itself, revealing the power dynamics embedded in scientific innovation and capitalist enterprise. With a PhD from MIT, he bridges anthropology, science and technology studies, and critical theory, offering incisive analyses that challenge conventional understandings of progress and inequality in the biotech industry.