Konrad Lawson

Konrad Lawson is a Lecturer in Modern History at the School of History, University of St Andrews. His work bridges East Asian history, spatial history, transnational history, and decolonization studies.

• Teaches courses like Rethinking the World from East Asia and Decolonisation in Asia.
• Coordinates the MLitt in Transnational, Global, and Spatial History.

Research Interests: Specializes in spatial history, analyzing historical events through geographical frameworks. Explores post-war international order developments in East Asia, particularly Japan and China. Investigates decolonization processes in Asia, focusing on legal and societal transitions post-1945. His work also spans war studies, examining mobilization, refugee movements, and postwar justice.

Publication Trends: Recent works emphasize spatial methodologies, with a 2024 book on East Asian wartime dynamics. Collaborates extensively on edited volumes, reflecting interdisciplinary and transnational approaches.

Supervision: Advises PhD students including Valerie Cranmer, Lucy Harrison, Yue Wang, and Chao Xiao, focusing on East Asian historical themes.