Irina Lyan

Irina Lyan is a PCD Global Humanities Fellow affiliated with the Graduate School of East Asian Studies (GEAS) at Freie Universität Berlin. Her research focuses on cultural dynamics and global humanities, with particular engagement in East Asian Studies. She held a visiting position from July to October 2017 as part of the Global Humanities Junior Research and Teaching Stay program. Lyan is associated with The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and her work contributes to interdisciplinary humanities research through the Principles of Cultural Dynamics initiative.

Her fellowship was supported by a second funding period granted by DAAD in 2016. While no specific awards are listed, her participation in prestigious mobility programs highlights her scholarly contributions. She has been involved in events like the Global Humanities Campus 2017 and 2018, fostering international academic collaboration.

Lyan’s research and teaching activities bridge cultural studies and global humanities frameworks, emphasizing transnational scholarly exchange. Though no specific students or grants are detailed, her involvement in structured doctoral programs suggests mentorship roles within these frameworks.