Research Interests
- South Asia Studies
- Gandhara Art
- Comparative Archaeology
- Museum Studies
- Heritage Education
- Cultural Diplomacy
Education
Master of Arts in History from Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
Bio
Izzah Khan is a first-year PhD student in the Art & Art History program, particularly emphasizing Gandhara Art. Her passion for art and cultural preservation led her to rejuvenate the Antiquities Action Cooperative, originally founded by Dr. Stephanie Mulder, which had lapsed during the COVID–19 pandemic. At the University of Texas at Austin, she now serves as its Co-Chair.
In addition to her academic pursuits, Izzah holds the role of Secretary for the Pakistan National Committee (PNC) of the International Council of Museums (ICOM). Furthermore, she is the driving force behind the Center for Culture and Development (C2D), a non-profit organization in Pakistan dedicated to forging connections between culture and development. Notably, Izzah Khan co-founded the Gandhara Resource Center Pakistan, a significant project initiated at Taxila, under the umbrella of C2D. This initiative underscores her commitment to the preservation and study of Gandhara Art and its rich cultural heritage in Pakistan.