Susan Erickson

Susan Erickson is a Professor of Art History at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, affiliated with the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters. She holds roles at the Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies and the International Institute. Her research focuses on Ancient China, Chinese Art, and Archaeology, particularly Han Dynasty funerary practices, tomb structures, and material culture. She teaches Art History/Applied Art and Human Centered Engineering Design.

Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Art History from the University of Minnesota. Her work explores topics like jade artifacts, tomb architecture, and regional archaeological studies. Recent publications analyze Han Dynasty artifacts and religious structures, contributing to East Asian art historiography.

Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understanding cultural heritage, with a focus on material culture and ritual practices in ancient China. No scientific awards or grants are listed in the provided materials.