Ms Neela Khan

Neela is a doctoral researcher at The Open University, funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Her research examines multigenerational living and the ways families share, shape, and experience home across generations. She works in partnership with the Museum of the Home, contributing to community‑focused research and public engagement on contemporary home life.

 Alongside her academic work, she also works closely with girls in her community, supporting and empowering them in their educational and career ambitions.

Before beginning her doctorate, Neela built an extensive career in the policy sector, using research to address a broad spectrum of social issues related to discrimination in order to inform evidence‑based decision‑making. 

PhD Title: Making and Unmaking Home: Exploring Multigenerational Living

Her PhD focuses on the Bangladeshi community in East London, where multigenerational households are a significant and longstanding part of everyday life. As a member of this community, Neela is committed to bringing forward the stories, practices, and experiences of home that contribute to the wider British narrative. 

Supervisors:

• Dr Manik Deepak Gopinath
• Dr Sheila Peace
• Dr Mahera Ruby