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Junko Naito is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Creative Science and Engineering, holding a Doctor of Human Sciences degree (2020). Her academic career spans roles at Rikkyo University and early research fellowships at Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. She maintains affiliations through the Global Education Center and Waseda Research Institute for Science and Engineering.
- 2015-2020: Associate Professor at Waseda University
- 2013-2015: Full-time Lecturer at Waseda University
- 2011-2013: Assistant Professor at Rikkyo University
Her research focuses on cultural anthropology through Latin America, particularly Chile, examining intersections of gender-based violence, military dictatorship memories, slum tourism, and community rehabilitation. Recent projects include ethnographic studies of Chilean torture survivors and preventive healthcare in Japan's aging communities.
Key publications include Etnografía de lo Insignificante (2023) and Cultural Anthropology of Gender Violence (2021). Recipient of consecutive Teaching Awards from Waseda University (2022-2023).
She teaches courses in Cultural Anthropology, Applied Anthropology, and Development Cooperation, guiding students through ethnographic methodologies and fieldwork techniques. Her work bridges academic theory with practical applications in global health and social medicine.
