Professor Sangeeta Khorana Elected as Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

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Aston University's Professor Sangeeta Khorana has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to social science with her election as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. This esteemed honor is part of the Autumn 2025 cohort of 63 new Fellows, chosen for their excellence and impact in areas such as economic development, human rights, and welfare reform. Professor Khorana's experience in international trade policy, spanning over 25 years, has led to her appointment as an advisor on gender and trade to the Commonwealth Businesswomen's Network in London.

Key Takeaways:

  • Professor Sangeeta Khorana, Professor of International Trade Policy at Aston University, has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, joining a 1,700-strong Fellowship with members from academia, the public, private, and third sectors.
  • The 63 new Fellows, including Professor Khorana, were elected from 39 UK organizations, comprising 29 higher education institutions, think tanks, non-profits, business, and countries beyond the UK, including Australia and China.
  • The Academy's Fellowship selection is based on an independent peer review, recognizing the excellence and impact of social scientists in various areas, including economic development, human rights, and welfare reform.
  • Professor Khorana's expertise includes free trade agreement negotiations and World Trade Organization issues, with experience working for the Indian government as a civil servant and on secondment to the UK Department for Business and Trade.
  • As a Fellow, Professor Khorana will be part of the Academy's mission to demonstrate the importance of social science in addressing pressing challenges, contributing to the development of inclusive and sustainable growth.
  • The Autumn 2025 cohort of Fellows has expertise in various areas, highlighting the importance and breadth of the social sciences in tackling challenges facing society today, including regulations of new technologies, human rights protection, and education inequalities.

Statistics:

  • 63 new Fellows elected as part of the Autumn 2025 cohort.
  • 1,700-strong Fellowship with members from academia, the public, private, and third sectors.
  • 39 UK organizations represented, including 29 higher education institutions, think tanks, non-profits, business, and countries beyond the UK.
  • 25+ years of academic, government, and management consulting experience in international trade policy for Professor Sangeeta Khorana.

Sources:

  • Aston University, "Professor Sangeeta Khorana Made Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences"
  • The Academy of Social Sciences, "Autumn 2025 Cohort of 63 New Fellows"