Chris Dixon

Chris Dixon is a Professor and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Macquarie University. He holds a BA (Hons), MA from the University of Western Australia, and a PhD from the University of New South Wales. His research focuses on American history, including African American history, US military history, and cultural history. Notable works include African Americans and the Pacific War (2018) and African America and Haiti (2000). He has held roles at leading institutions like the University of Sydney and University of Queensland. Awards include the Fulbright Scholarship (2016) and grants from the Australian Research Council.

His research interests include African American experiences in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, military tourism, and race relations. Current projects include studies on African Americans in the Korean War and American servicemen's R&R in Vietnam-era Australia. He has authored/co-authored over 50 publications and serves as a leader in academic societies like the Australian and New Zealand American Studies Association.

• Educations:
  • BA (Hons), MA – University of Western Australia
  • PhD – University of New South Wales
• Grants/Awards:
  • Fulbright Scholarship (2016)
  • Australian Research Council Grant
  • Australian Learning and Teaching Council Grant

His work bridges historical analysis and cultural studies, examining how war impacts race, identity, and societal structures. Projects like Black Americans and the Pacific War (2017–ongoing) and Americans on R&R in Australia (2023–2026) highlight his focus on transnational and interdisciplinary research.