Dr. Silika Mohapatra is Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Faculty Coordinator, Alumni Office at St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi. She obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from St. Stephen’s College, an MPhil from the University of Ottawa under the Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship, and a Ph.D. with doctoral work specializing in Object-Oriented Ontology. With over 14 years of teaching experience, her research interests include classical metaphysics, continental philosophy, object-oriented ontology, the philosophy of ecology, and the philosophy of technology. Dr. Mohapatra is the co-editor of the book Indian Political Thought: A Reader (London: Routledge, 2010), and has published book chapters and articles in peer reviewed journals. Alongside her academic and research pursuits, she is also an artist, and graphic designer.