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Andrew Hardy is a Professor and Director of Studies at the École Française d'Extrême-Orient (EFEO) in Paris, affiliated with the Centre Asie du Sud-Est (CASE/UMR 8170) and Doctoral School 286 of the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS). His research focuses on the history of migration, borderlands, and inter-ethnic relations in Vietnam, particularly in its central regions, alongside studies on Vietnamese imperial expansion and Champa-Vietnam interactions. He has led projects such as the study of the Quang Ngai Wall and coordinated EU-funded initiatives like SEATIDE (2012-2016) and CRISEA (2017-2021). His work integrates archaeological, historical, and anthropological perspectives, emphasizing cross-disciplinary collaboration with Vietnamese and European institutions. Education includes a BA from the University of Cambridge (1987), MA and DEA from Université de Paris 7 (1991, 1993), and a PhD from the Australian National University (1999). His seminal work, Red Hills (2003), examines state-migrant dynamics in Vietnamese highlands. He has authored/co-authored numerous books and articles on Champa history, migration, and Southeast Asian studies. Key projects include the multi-disciplinary Quang Ngai Wall study (since 2005) and the ANR-funded 'Cooliebrokers' project (2021-2024), exploring labor migration in French colonial contexts. His contributions span translations, edited volumes, and archaeological research, reflecting his commitment to bridging historical and contemporary regional challenges.

• History of Vietnam
• Migration Studies
• Ethnic Relations
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Claire Sutherland is a Professor of Politics in the Department of Social Sciences at Northumbria University. She previously held leadership roles including Head of Teaching Excellence at Northumbria (2019-20), Deputy Head of the School of Government and International Affairs at Durham University (2017-19), and Acting Dean for Equality and Diversity (2016-17). Her research focuses on nationalism, museum representations of national identity, and colonial legacies, with a particular emphasis on Southeast Asia and Europe. She holds a PhD in Politics from the University of Edinburgh (2002), along with advanced degrees in International Politics, Research Methods, and Law from the same institution. Her work interrogates how states construct nationhood through museums, migration policies, and historical narratives. Recent studies examine maritime heritage, structural racism in French institutions, and decolonizing national narratives. She has authored influential books such as Nationalism in the Twenty-First Century (2011) and Soldered States: Nation-Building in Germany and Vietnam (2010). Her 36 publications span peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes, addressing topics like diaspora citizenship, European integration, and museum curation practices. Her current research applies a maritime lens to transcend traditional nation-state frameworks, integrating climate crisis responses and postcolonial critiques. She advises on university education strategies and curriculum development at both Northumbria and Durham. Labs/Teams: Claire leads Northumbria’s Critical Nationalism Research Group and collaborates with international heritage institutions on decolonization projects. She is actively supervising PhD candidates exploring transnational identities and maritime heritage preservation.

• Nationalism
• Nation-Building
• Museum Studies
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Nguyễn Văn Kim (b.1962) is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of History, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. He holds a Doctorate (1999), was appointed Associate Professor (2005), Professor (2015), and Meritorious Teacher (2017). His work focuses on East Asian history , Southeast Asian maritime trade , and cultural exchange dynamics , particularly through Vietnam-Japan studies and ancient port systems . Academic Credentials : Ph.D. (1999), Professor (2015), Meritorious Teacher (2017) Key Collaborations : Has co-authored works with scholars from Japan (Tokyo National University, Inha University), France (Université de Nantes), and South Korea, and contributed to international conferences in Thailand, Japan, and Korea. His research spans premodern trade networks (XVI-XIX centuries), colonial-era geopolitics , and maritime cultural studies . He has led major projects on Vân Đồn international port , Champa coastal systems , and historical sovereignty issues in Vietnam's maritime context. Recent publications highlight ecological civilization concepts and interdisciplinary approaches to historical research. He has advised national policymakers on maritime heritage conservation and cultural strategy development , with applications of his work in 6 domestic and 2 international projects. Scientific Awards : Meritorious Teacher (2017) Sumitomo Foundation Grant (2020-2021) International collaboration awards with Korean institutions (2019-2020) His 2023 article trends emphasize maritime geopolitics (Cô Tô Island analysis), cultural policy development (Quảng Ninh heritage), and historical mediation strategies in East Asia. He continues to explore interdisciplinary frameworks for understanding Vietnam's role in regional and global historical contexts.

• History of Japan
• Southeast Asian History
• Maritime Trade
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Dr. Stephen A. Murphy is the Pratapaditya Pal Senior Lecturer in Curating and Museology of Asian Art at SOAS University of London, jointly affiliated with the School of Arts and Department of History of Art and Archaeology. He specializes in the art and archaeology of Southeast Asia with focus on Buddhist/Hindu traditions (7th-11th centuries), museology, and restitution studies. Educational background includes: BA in Ancient History and Archaeology from Trinity College Dublin MA and PhD in History of Art and Archaeology from SOAS FHEA (Fellow of Higher Education Academy) qualification Murphy's research explores three interconnected domains: Buddhist/Hindu art and archaeology of Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Maritime trade networks and cultural exchange in the Indian Ocean world Museum ethics with emphasis on restitution paradigms for Southeast Asian artifacts He currently co-leads the Getty Foundation-funded project 'Circumambulating Objects: On Paradigms of Restitution of Southeast Asian Art'. His publications demonstrate strong focus on: Debunking myths surrounding looted Southeast Asian artifacts Reevaluating Dvaravati-period archaeology through sema stones Documenting maritime trade routes like the 9th-century Tang Shipwreck Developing ethical frameworks for cultural restitution Awards and recognition include: FHEA status recognizing teaching excellence Advising and research leadership: Currently supervising PhD candidates on topics including Yue-ware trade and Chinese tomb figurines Principal investigator for Getty Foundation collaborative project on restitution Murphy previously served as Senior Curator at Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum where he established the Tang Shipwreck Gallery and curated major exhibitions on Angkor, Myanmar, and Raffles collections. His fieldwork includes archaeological projects in Thailand, Laos, and Borneo.

• Southeast Asian Art and Archaeology
• Buddhist Art
• Hindu Art
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Brice Vincent is a Lecturer at the École française d'Extrême-Orient (French School of Asian Studies), specializing in Khmer archaeology and bronze metallurgy. His work focuses on the Angkorian period (10th-13th centuries), combining archaeometallurgical methods with classical approaches like typology and epigraphy. His research interests include: Khmer bronze metallurgy and artifact characterization Metallurgical traditions of Southeast Asian Indianized kingdoms (Champa, Dvāravatī, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, Sriwijaya, Java) Use of ICP-AES and petrographic analysis in archaeology Religious and cultural significance of bronze artifacts Interpretation of Sanskrit and Old Khmer inscriptions Accounts of Chinese travelers as historical sources Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding Angkorian bronze production, religious iconography, and Southeast Asian metallurgical networks. His work bridges technical analysis with historical and cultural studies. Scientific awards and fellowships include: Post-Doctoral Fellow, Smithsonian Institution History of Art (2014) Andrew W. Mellon Conservation Fellow, Metropolitan Museum of Art (2012-2013) Brice Vincent collaborates with institutions such as the University of Sydney, APSARA, C2RMF, and the National Museum of Cambodia. His projects involve fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and interdisciplinary scholarship.

• Khmer Archaeology
• Bronze Metallurgy
• Angkorian Period Studies
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Prof. Dr. Lam Thi My Dung is a prominent Professor at the Department of History, Faculty of History, Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU). Appointed as Professor in 2018, she has dedicated her career to Southeast Asian archaeology with particular focus on Vietnamese Bronze Age and Champa culture. Her academic journey began with studies at Kl. Ohkridxki University in Sofia, Bulgaria (1977-1983), followed by doctoral studies at the same institution (1983-1987). Her research interests span multiple interconnected domains including Vietnamese Bronze Age Archaeology, Early Champa Archaeology, Archaeological Methods and Theory, Cultural Studies methodologies, Cultural Resources Management, and Heritage Science. Prof. Dung has made significant contributions to understanding the Sa Huynh culture, early Champa civilization, and the development of archaeological theory in Vietnam. Her work bridges technical archaeological analysis with social archaeology approaches, examining how material culture reflects social organization and cultural exchange. An analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on Southeast Asian archaeology with particular emphasis on Central Vietnam. Her research demonstrates a sophisticated integration of fieldwork data with theoretical frameworks, addressing topics ranging from early state formation to cultural heritage management. The publications show her evolving expertise from purely archaeological analysis toward more interdisciplinary approaches that incorporate cultural resource management and heritage policy considerations. Prof. Dung has led numerous significant research projects throughout her career, including archaeological investigations of coastal Southeastern ecological regions (2000), studies of ancient Champa archaeological sites in Central Vietnam (2003), and the Bronze metallurgy and rice farming research at the Thanh Den archaeological site (2014). She has also contributed to major institutional projects such as the development of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities Museum. With fluency in Bulgarian, English, Russian, and French, Prof. Dung maintains strong international connections, having collaborated with institutions in Germany, Japan, and other countries. Her international research collaborations have significantly enriched Vietnamese archaeological studies through cross-cultural perspectives and methodological exchanges.

• Archaeology
• Vietnamese Bronze Age
• Champa Culture
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Andrew Hardy is a Research Professor in the History department at the French School of the Far East (EFEO), based in Vietnam with primary affiliation to the Southeast Asia Center. Authorized to direct research, he supervises doctoral candidates including Antoine Lê, who defended his thesis on South Vietnam's revolutionary state apparatus in May 2024 under Hardy's co-direction. Education: 2008: Accreditation to Supervise Research (Habilitation), University of Provence Hardy's research centers on Vietnamese and Southeast Asian historical dynamics, with deep expertise in ethnic groups (Champa, Khmers, Hrê), pre-modern trade networks, migration patterns, and state formation processes. His interdisciplinary methodology integrates historical, archaeological, and anthropological perspectives to analyze highland-lowland interactions, frontier conflicts, and cultural heritage documentation across centuries. His publication record (2013-2023) reveals consistent focus on the Vietnamese Highlands, Champa civilization, and Southeast Asian integration frameworks. Key contributions examine archaeological territories, border security logics, and post-Champa economic systems, often through collaborative projects like SEATIDE which investigated inclusion/exclusion dynamics. Hardy has supervised doctoral research while managing significant initiatives including the SEATIDE project (2014-2015) on Southeast Asian integration. His work frequently involves Vietnamese scholarly partnerships and bilingual publication outputs. He actively contributes to EFEO's Southeast Asia research networks and cultural documentation efforts, including exhibition contributions like 'Objectif Vietnam' at Paris' Musée Cernuschi.

• Vietnamese History
• Southeast Asian History
• Ethnic Studies
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Julie Thi Underhill is a Senior Adjunct Professor in the Writing and Literature Program at California College of the Arts (CCA), where she teaches creative writing and advises Humble Pie , CCA's literary journal. Based in Berkeley, California, she is an interdisciplinary artist, author, and scholar whose work centers on Southeast Asian diasporas, particularly the Cham people of Vietnam and Cambodia. Her research and creative practice explore themes of memory, identity, war, and belonging through photography, literature, and ethnographic inquiry. BA, Liberal Arts, The Evergreen State College MA, Comparative Ethnic Studies, University of California, Berkeley Julie's research interests lie at the intersection of ethnic studies, decolonial theory, visual culture, and creative nonfiction . She investigates how personal and collective memory shape diasporic identities, particularly in the aftermath of war and displacement. Her work emphasizes vocabularies of remembrance and the redefinition of home and belonging across generations. Through interdisciplinary methods, she combines scholarly analysis with artistic expression to engage communities and challenge dominant historical narratives. Her recent publications and creative projects reflect a consistent engagement with Southeast Asian diasporas, war legacies, and identity formation. These works span photography, memoir, poetry, and academic essays, demonstrating a deep commitment to both artistic and scholarly excellence. Her forthcoming book, Descendants of Champa: Portraits of Việt Nam and Cambodia , synthesizes decades of photographic and ethnographic work into a powerful narrative of indigenous survival and cultural continuity. Julie has received several prestigious awards and fellowships in recognition of her contributions: Rockefeller Fellowship, William Joiner Center, University of Massachusetts, Boston (2005) UC Berkeley Chancellor's Fellowship for Graduate Study (2007) Mellon Arts/Practitioner Fellowship, Yale Center for the Study of Race, Indigeneity, and Transnational Migration (2021) As an educator, she mentors students in literary expression and interdisciplinary inquiry. She has previously taught at UC Berkeley and San Francisco State University, and currently leads writing workshops and advising at CCA. While no formal grants are listed, her fellowships have directly supported her research, creative production, and community collaborations. She has worked with the diasporic collective She Who Has No Master(s) , contributing to collective writings and performances in the US and France. Her creative and scholarly lab is inherently interdisciplinary, blending archival research, fieldwork, artistic creation, and pedagogical engagement.

• Southeast Asian Diasporas
• Cham Studies
• Memory and Remembrance
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