Hiromi Komori

Hiromi Komori is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Education within the Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences, specializing in European history with focus on Baltic and post-Soviet studies. She has held this position since 2011, following academic appointments at Kyoto University (2006-2011) and the National Museum of Ethnology (2002-2006). Her work examines nation-building, memory politics, and social transformation in Estonia and neighboring regions through comparative historical frameworks.

Komori's research explores the intersection of historical memory, citizenship policies, and national identity in post-Soviet societies. Key themes include:

• Reconfiguration of collective memory after Soviet collapse
• Ethnonational conflicts and integration policies
• Transnational citizenship in Baltic states
• Neoliberal reforms in post-socialist transitions
• Historical narratives in nation-building processes

Her recent publications demonstrate sustained focus on Baltic memory politics and citizenship transformation, with articles spanning Cold War legacies, borderland identities, and welfare reforms. Methodologically, she employs comparative analysis across temporal (interwar vs. contemporary) and spatial (Estonia-Latvia comparisons) dimensions, frequently engaging with archival sources and policy documents.

Komori leads multiple major research initiatives including:

• JSPS Grant: 'Transformation of the Concept of "Japanese" from Viewpoint of People of Multiple-Nationalities' (2024-2027)
• JSPS Grant: 'Modern History of Great Power Nationalism' (2023-2027)
• JSPS Grant: 'Reconsideration of republicanism' (2021-2026)
• JSPS Grant: 'Systemic transformation in former socialist countries' (2021-2024)

She maintains active membership in scholarly associations including the Association for Russian and East European Studies, Japan Association of International Relations, and Comparative Politics Association.