Dr. Kanak Yadav is a Young Faculty Associate at an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). They hold a Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru University and have a broad range of research interests in Literature and Cities, Indian Writing in English, Dalit Literature, Postcolonial Anglophone Fiction, Translation Studies, and Environmental Humanities. Their areas of expertise span across literary and cultural studies, reflecting their interdisciplinary background and passion for exploring the intersections between literature, society, and the environment. With a commitment to both teaching and research, they are dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding of the complexities of literature and culture in a global context.