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Mustahid Husain

University of Toronto, Canada

Dr. Husain is a multidisciplinary scholar whose research critically examines intersections of digital, feminist, and socio-cultural anthropology. His academic work focuses on three key areas: socio-economic and racial inequality, racialized youth mental health, and community-engaged scholarship primarily centered on South Asia and its diaspora.

His scholarly publications include two significant monographs: "Masculinity and Mental Health of Muslim Men of Colour: Diaspora and Intersectionality of Canadian Youth" (2024) and "Development, Neoliberalism, and Islamism in South Asia: The Case of Bangladesh" (2022). These works explore complex sociocultural dynamics, examining mental health challenges among Muslim Canadian youth and the impacts of neoliberal policies in South Asian contexts.

Beyond academic research, Dr. Husain is an acclaimed novelist. His debut novel "Double Truths" critically investigates postcolonial reconstruction, identity, and the often-problematic nature of development aid, revealing how such interventions frequently benefit facilitators more than intended recipients.

A distinguished researcher who completed his doctoral and postdoctoral work at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Husain has garnered international recognition, with his work featured in prominent media outlets and academic publications.

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