Dr. Kandida Purnell is Head of Research and Professional Engagement (RPE) and Associate Professor of International Relations at Richmond, American University, London. Kandida is the author of Rethinking the Body in Global Politics (Routledge, 2021) and editor of When This Is Over: Reflections on an Unequal Pandemic (Policy Press, 2023) with Dr. Amy Cortvriend (Loughborough University), Professor Lucy Easthope (University of Durham/University of Bath) and Professor Jenny Edkins (University of Manchester). Kandida is a recipient of the Richmond, American University London Research Development Award Scheme (2025-2026) and is currently working with Dr. Lauren Wilcox (University of Cambridge) on the Land and Flesh: Embodying Global Politics and (In)Security research project.