Cheryl Crowley

Cheryl Crowley is the Departmental Chair and an Associate Professor in Japanese Language and Literature at Emory University. She is also associated faculty with the Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Previously, she served as the director of the Emory East Asian Studies Program and as president of the Southeast Conference of the Association for Asian Studies. Her primary academic affiliations include Emory College and its interdisciplinary programs.

Her research focuses on the literature and art of early modern Japan (1603–1868), with a specialization in haikai, the precursor to modern haiku. She teaches courses that bridge Japanese studies with broader East Asian themes, including literature, visual culture, and environmental studies. Notable courses include Samurai, Shōguns, and Women Warriors, Nature and Culture in Japan, and Tale of Genji: Sensuality and Salvation.

While no specific articles or scientific awards are listed in the provided text, her work emphasizes interdisciplinary connections between literary, artistic, and cultural studies. She has held significant administrative roles in Asian studies, reflecting her commitment to academic leadership and program development.