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Hiroki Tohya is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Political Science and Economics, specializing in Japanese history (Meiji Restoration) and international political economy. He holds a PhD in Law from Keio University, an SM from MIT, and a BA from Waseda University. His career includes positions at Hiroshima University and the Institute of Developing Economies.
Education:
- PhD in Law, Keio University (1994-1997)
- SM in Political Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1991-1993)
- BA in Political Science, Waseda University (1982-1986)
Research Focus: Tohya's work bridges historical analysis of Meiji-era dissent movements and contemporary international IP conflicts. His historical research examines marginalized groups like grassroots defectors and samurai, while his political economy studies explore global IP regime formation and knowledge diffusion mechanisms.
Publication Trends: Recent works (2021-2024) concentrate on Meiji Restoration microhistories, while earlier scholarship (1998-2013) analyzes IP governance frameworks. This dual focus reflects sustained interest in how historical power dynamics inform modern economic systems.
Awards:
- Waseda University Teaching Award President's Prize (2022)
- Waseda e-Teaching Award (2020)
Research Projects: Funded studies include examinations of post-Restoration political exclusion (2022-2024), Shiwaku Islands cultural heritage (2016-2017), and corporate influence on TRIPs agreements (2003-2005). He directs graduate seminars on global political economy and advises thesis research.
Professional Engagement: Serves as Director of the Kotobuki Foundation and contributes to public history initiatives including NHK documentaries and museum exhibitions on Meiji-era politics.
