Research
Maya’s research practice oscillates around postcolonial and diaspora studies, reading studies, as well as oral history. She is a professional researcher with over 12 years experience of academic research.
In 2019, she published her book Reading cultural representations of the double diaspora: Britain, East Africa, Gujarat.
Before this, she completed her Ph.D at the University of Leeds, in the English Department. Subsequently, Maya worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Open University (English Department), between 2013 and 2021, as well as a Consultant Researcher for the University of Exeter (Department of English and Film). She now holds Honorary Research positions at both institutions, and is supervisor to a doctoral student working towards their Ph.D.
