Akiko Uchiyama

Dr. Akiko Uchiyama is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Languages and Cultures, The University of Queensland, specializing in translation studies, postcolonial translation theory, gender in translation, and Japanese literary history. She convenes the Master of Arts in Japanese Interpreting and Translation (MAJIT) program and holds accreditation as a professional translator from NAATI.

• Research Interests: Postcolonial translation theory, gender representation in literary translation, history of translation in Japan, and technology integration in translation pedagogy.
• Notable Projects: Current research includes Border-Crossing Australian and Japanese Literature (2023-2025) funded by the Australia-Japan Foundation, and past grants related to Meiji-era translation politics and modern girl representations.
• Supervision: Principal advisor for current PhD projects on Australian literature in Japanese translation and comparative modern girl identities; associate advisor for research on fairy tales and gender metamorphosis.
• Publications: 15+ works on topics including Fukuzawa Yukichi's translation strategies, Muraoka Hanako's adaptation of Anne of Green Gables, and digital technology in translation education.