معرفی
Dr Fumihito (Fumi) Gotoh is a Lecturer in East Asian Studies at the University of Sheffield, affiliated with the School of Languages, Arts and Societies. He previously served as a Teaching and Research Fellow in the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick (2017–21) and completed his PhD in Politics and International Studies there in 2018. His research focuses on Japanese and East Asian politics, international political economy, and comparative capitalism, particularly examining resistance to globalization, financialization, and digitalization. He has extensive experience in corporate credit analysis, having worked at major financial institutions like Industrial Bank of Japan, Merrill Lynch, and UBS Investment Bank for 20 years before academia.
- Education:
- PhD in Politics and International Studies, University of Warwick (2018)
- Master’s in International Political Economy, London School of Economics
His research interests delve into the interplay between social norms and global economic systems, analyzing divergent paths of consumer credit, vehicle electrification, and corporate governance models across Japan, China, and Anglo-American countries. Current work emphasizes the globalization-financialization-digitalization nexus and its societal impacts. Notable publications include studies on Japan’s resistance to American financial hegemony and the political economy of credit rating agencies.
- Scientific Awards:
- Nikkei Credit Analyst #1 Rank (2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009)
Advising and grants details are not explicitly listed, but his research is supported by interdisciplinary collaborations, including co-editing works on US-China rivalry and multilateralism. His career transition from finance to academia brings unique insights into the politics of finance and technology, bridging practical industry experience with theoretical research.
