Dr. Nasir Uddin is a distinguished academic in the field of anthropology, currently serving as a Professor at the University of Chittagong (CU) since October 2013. He is a Professor of Anthropology department within Faculty of Social Sciences at CU and associated with Bangladesh Institute of Social Research (BISR) Trust as an honorable Trustee. He has held various prestigious positions, including Distinguished Visiting Professor at CSEAS, Kyoto University (August-November 2023), and Visiting Professor at the University of Sydney (April 2023). His previous appointments include roles at esteemed institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, the East-West Center, and the University of Oxford, among others. He has also served as Chairperson of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Chittagong and has a notable background in research and teaching, beginning as a lecturer in 2001. Dr. Uddin's extensive international experience highlights his significant contributions to anthropology and academia. Dr. Uddin has authored several impactful books focusing on issues of marginality and identity in South Asia. His single-authored work, “Indigeneity, Marginality and State in South-eastern Bangladesh: Homeless at Home” (Routledge, 2024), will add to his critical examination of social issues. He previously published “Voices of the Rohingyas: A Case of Genocide, Ethnocide and ‘Subhuman’ Life” (Palgrave MacMillan, 2022) and “The Rohingya: An Ethnography of ‘Subhuman’ Life” (Oxford University Press, 2020), the latter being shortlisted for the IASC Best Book Award in Social Science for 2020-2021. His earlier work, “Moving from the Margin: CDA Model of Development in Northern Bangladesh” (Murdhanna Publisher, 2018), also reflects his engagement with development and marginalization. Additionally, he serves as lead editor for several volumes, including “Refugees and the Media: Local and Global Perspectives” (Palgrave MacMillan, 2024) and the “Palgrave Handbook of Social Fieldwork” (Palgrave MacMillan, 2023), showcasing his collaborative efforts in addressing complex social themes.