Dr. Ginu Zacharia Oommen

Dr. Ginu Zacharia Oommen is a Kerala-based public intellectual and one of India's leading experts on migration, currently serving as the Chairperson of the Kerala State Food Commission.

Dr. Oommen has an extensive international academic background, making him a compelling figure for global travelers and cultural commentators. He has held numerous distinguished positions worldwide, including a Visiting Professorship at the Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme (FMSH), Paris (2016), and fellowships in France, Germany (Zentrum Moderner Orient in Berlin), and Sweden (Uppsala University). He has also served as a consultant for international organizations like the World Bank. His expertise now benefits the International Institute for Migration and Development and the Middle East Institute.