Brandon Miliate
About Brandon Miliate
Brandon Miliate is the South and Southeast Asian Studies Librarian at Yale University, where he also serves as the Outreach Coordinator for library orientation programs. He has a background in political science and international relations, with research interests in insurgent propaganda and ethnic identity.
Work at Yale University
Brandon Miliate has been serving as the South and Southeast Asian Studies Librarian at Yale University since 2019. In this role, he manages a budget of $100,000 dedicated to the acquisition of new materials from South and Southeast Asia. Additionally, he serves as the Outreach Coordinator for library orientation programs, facilitating engagement and resource access for students and faculty.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Miliate holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science and Government from Indiana University Bloomington, where he studied from 2013 to 2019. He also earned a Master of Arts in Asia Pacific Policy Studies from The University of British Columbia in 2012. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in International Relations, complemented by a minor in Gender Studies from the University of Southern California, completed in 2011. His academic background supports his extensive field research and language expertise in countries including Russia, Mongolia, India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Previous Academic Positions
Prior to his current position, Brandon Miliate held various academic roles at Indiana University Bloomington. He worked as an Associate Instructor for Introduction to American Politics for four months in 2015, and as an Instructor from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he served as an Assistant Instructor for Environmental Policy in 2014. He also gained experience as a Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Buddhism at The University of British Columbia in 2012.
Research Interests
Brandon Miliate has a particular interest in topics related to insurgent propaganda, movements for self-determination, and ethnic and national identity. His research focus reflects his academic background and informs his work in South and Southeast Asian studies.