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Andrew Macomber is an Adjunct Professor at New York University's College of Arts and Science, focusing on medieval Japanese Buddhism, history of medicine, and esoteric ritual traditions. His research examines the intersection of Buddhist healing practices and Chinese medical techniques in premodern Japan.
Education includes a Ph.D. (2019) and MA (2013) in Religion from Columbia University, specializing in East Asian religious traditions.
Research interests center on healing rituals, esoteric manuscripts, cultural history of medicine, and the role of the body in religious practices. His work bridges Buddhist studies, medical anthropology, and material culture.
Publications emphasize ritual healing innovations, particularly moxibustion therapy in medieval Japanese Buddhism, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches to religious and medical history.
Awards and fellowships:
- Japan Foundation Doctoral Fellowship (2014)
- Takeda Science Foundation Fellowship (2016)
- Columbia Teaching Scholars Fellowship (2017)
- Monbukagakushō Scholarship (2015)
No formal student advising, labs, or active grants beyond awarded fellowships are documented.
