Guo Nanyan

Nanyan Guo is a Professor at the University of Tokyo’s Global Leadership Education Program since 2019. She previously held positions as Associate Professor at the International Research Center for Japanese Studies (2008–2017) and at the University of Otago (1993–2008), where she advanced from Lecturer to Associate Professor. Elected to the Academy of Europe in 2019 under the Classics & Oriental Studies section, she specializes in Japanese Studies, cultural exchange between East and West since the 16th century, translation studies, and modern Japanese literature.

Education:

• PhD in Asian Studies, University of Toronto (1990–1993)
• PhD in Humanities, Ochanomizu University (1988–1993; awarded 1996)
• MA in Japanese Literature, Ochanomizu University (1986–1988)
• BA in Japanese Language and Literature, Fudan University (1980–1984)

Her research focuses on cultural and religious exchanges, notably the history of Christianity in East Asia, missionary writings, and comparative literature. She has led international collaborative projects involving scholars from China, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, the UK, and the US. Key publications include monographs on Shiga Naoya’s literary contributions, Catholic missionary writings, and Japan’s wartime medical history.

Awards:

• Member of the Academy of Europe (since 2019)

Advising & Grants: While specific student/advisor relationships are not listed, her extensive international collaborations suggest significant mentorship roles. Her edited volumes and monographs reflect sustained grant-funded research.

Labs/Teams: She spearheaded interdisciplinary projects on topics like missionary writings and cultural exchange, uniting scholars across multiple countries and disciplines.