Farish A. Noor is a distinguished professor of history specializing in Southeast Asian studies and colonial history. With a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Essex, his academic journey has spanned prestigious institutions across Europe and Asia, including Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and Friedrich-Alexander University, Germany. He is a prolific author known for his critical essays on colonialism, orientalism, and political movements in Southeast Asia. His work bridges academia and public discourse with numerous publications, podcasts, and lectures delivered worldwide.