Portraits from the Lab: Featuring Tanya Bandula-Irwin

Earlier this spring, Postcor Lab researcher Tanya Bandula-Irwin defended her PhD dissertation, "The Determinants and Dimensions of Armed Group Taxation". To celebrate her successful defence, we are spotlighting a conversation held during the heart of her doctoral research — bringing into focus a research journey shaped by deep curiosity, methodological rigour, and sustained field engagement. 

In this latest instalment, we spotlight Tanya’s work on armed group taxation and governance in the Philippines and Somalia—tracing the theoretical insights, field experiences, and institutional collaborations that have shaped her trajectory as a scholar. Congratulations, Tanya!

Interview curation and digital storytelling by: Maria Del Mar Cuevas