Roopika Risam

About the Author

Roopika Risam is a distinguished scholar and educator whose work bridges the intersections of postcolonial theory, digital humanities, and pedagogy. As an associate professor of film and digital humanities at Salem State University, she explores how digital technologies can amplify marginalized voices and challenge colonial legacies in academic and cultural spaces. Risam's research emphasizes praxis-oriented approaches, advocating for inclusive methodologies that decolonize digital archives and foster equitable knowledge production. Her influential book, New Digital Worlds: Postcolonial Digital Humanities in Theory, Praxis, and Pedagogy, exemplifies her commitment to transforming the field through critical engagement with global south perspectives. Through her writing and teaching, Risam inspires a new generation of scholars to rethink the digital landscape with justice and innovation at its core.