Paul S. Atkins

Paul S. Atkins is a Professor and Japanese Program Coordinator in the Department of Asian Languages and Literature at the University of Washington, Seattle. His research focuses on medieval Japanese literature, drama, and cultural studies. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University and was a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Tokyo. Notable awards include the Kyoko Selden (2021) and William F. Sibley (2011) Translation Prizes.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Japanese, Stanford University
• Fulbright Dissertation Fellowship, University of Tokyo

Research interests emphasize classical and premodern Japanese literature, medieval poetry, Noh drama, and translation theory. His works include monographs on Teika and Komparu Zenchiku, published in leading academic presses. He has held visiting appointments at Kyoto Prefectural University, Nanzan University, and others.

Awards and Honors:

• Kyoko Selden Memorial Translation Prize (Cornell University, 2021)
• William F. Sibley Memorial Translation Prize (University of Chicago, 2011)

Advising and Grants:

• No listed advisees but oversees graduate programs in Japanese studies

Research Affiliations:

• Early Buddhist Manuscript Project
• Bilingual and Biliteracy Research Lab