Gerald Roche

Gerald Roche is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in political anthropology, with a focus on language politics, human rights, and social justice issues. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Politics, Media, and Philosophy at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia.12

Academic Background and Expertise

Dr. Roche holds a PhD in Asian Studies from Griffith University. His research primarily concentrates on:

• Language oppression and revitalization
• State violence
• Human rights
• Politics in China, Tibet, and the Himalayan region

Career Progression

Gerald Roche's career at La Trobe University has evolved as follows:

1. Senior Research Fellow (July 2018 - December 2022)
2. Senior Lecturer (December 2022 - October 2023)
3. Associate Professor (November 2023 - December 2023)1

Prior to his tenure at La Trobe, Dr. Roche held several notable positions:

• ARC Discovery Early Career Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne (2015-2018)
• Post-doctoral Research Fellow at Uppsala University (2013-2015)
• Lecturer at Qinghai Normal University (2005-2013)1

Research and Publications

Dr. Roche is a prolific researcher and author. His work includes:

• Numerous academic articles in prestigious journals such as Annual Review of Anthropology, American Anthropologist, and The Political Quarterly
• Four edited academic books, including the Routledge Handbook of Language Revitalization
• An upcoming single-author book titled "Language Oppression in Tibet" to be published by Cornell University Press1

Awards and Recognition

Gerald Roche has received several accolades for his work, including:

• Mid-Career Research Award from La Trobe University (2021)
• Discovery Early Career Research Award from the Australian Research Council1

His research has been recognized for its positive impact on the global language crisis and its innovative approaches to helping vulnerable communities maintain or revitalize marginalized languages.1