Rachel Fell McDermott

Rachel Fell McDermott is a professor of religious studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is an expert on Hinduism and has written extensively on the subject. McDermott has taught courses on Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, and has supervised numerous graduate students in the field. She is also a skilled translator and has translated several important Hindu texts into English. McDermott has received numerous awards for her teaching and research, including the University of California's Distinguished Teaching Award. She is a member of the American Academy of Religion and the Association for Asian Studies. McDermott is also a skilled musician and has performed in several concerts featuring traditional Indian music. She is currently working on a new book about the history of Hinduism.