Dr. Abhijith P is a dedicated educator with a Ph.D. in English, awarded in 2026 by Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, specializing in Urban Spatiality and Leisure Studies. His research interrogates the socio-spatial dynamics of South Asian cities, specifically bridging the gap between literary theory and urban sociology. As an educator, he is committed to a pedagogy that integrates classical literary foundations with contemporary cultural critique, preparing students to navigate complex global narratives.

His research bridges Post-Colonial Urbanism and Cultural Studies to examine how “Leisure” serves as a site of political and social exclusion in modern India. Based on his doctoral dissertation, Conceptualizing Leisure, he introduces a new framework for understanding “Smart Cities” as systems that enforce thermal and spatial exclusion. By tracing these practices to colonial-era segregation by race and class, and highlighting urban lived experiences, he analyzes how the built environment has regulated bodies and social behaviors over time. He is now developing a series of articles that critique how neoliberal planning uses comfort and infrastructure to shape social belonging in today’s cities. He also maintains active interests in queer studies, disability representation, digital subcultures, and popular culture.