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Daniel Hedinger is an Acting Professor at the Humboldt University of Berlin, affiliated with the Institute of Asian and African Studies. His research bridges East Asian history, global history, and fascist ideologies, with a focus on Japan's historical intersections with Western modernity.
- Education:
- Bachelor in Japanese Studies, INALCO (Paris), 2000
- Master's in History and Japanese Studies, University of Zurich, 2004
- Doctorate in Philosophy, University of Zurich, 2009
- Career:
- Acting Professor, Humboldt University (2014–present)
- Research Associate, LMU Munich (2013–present)
- Research Associate, Free University of Berlin (2012–13)
- Fellow, University of Freiburg (2011–12)
Research Interests: Hedinger specializes in 19th-20th century Japanese and East Asian history, transnational fascism, and the role of exhibitions in shaping national identity. His work explores biopolitics, legal globalization, and cultural mobilization during wartime.
Publications: His 2011 monograph In Competition with the West examines Japan's exhibition history (1854–1941). His articles span topics from Meiji-era legal trials to Shōwa-period militarism, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach combining history, law, and sociology.
Labs/Involvements: He contributes to the Mori-Ōgai Memorial at the Institute of Asian and African Studies, engaging with historical narratives of Japanese modernization and science.
