Shyam Sriram, PhD

Dr. Sriram is an expert on refugee resettlement and loves to research, teach, and explain the intricacies of American politics and policies. He considers three places home: Chicago, Atlanta, and Hercules (CA). He loves mentoring and co-authoring articles with his students and is always looking for future researchers! Although raised in a Hindu family, Dr. Sriram converted to Islam in 2006. Dr. Sriram has established himself at Canisius as a faculty member who deeply cares about social justice, and an emphasis on applied and practical knowledge. He started two student organizations: the Muslim Students Association (2023 – 2024 Rookie Club of the Year) and Every Campus a Refuge. 
Read more about Dr. Sriram’s Mission in Curriculum Project at Canisius to get a feel for his teaching philosophy.