Kiheinarichika Ueda

Kiheinarichika Ueda is an Assistant Professor at Waseda University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences since 2023. He holds a PhD in Literature (2020) from Waseda University and has conducted extensive research on East Asian history with a focus on Korean history, particularly Silla-Tang relations and the diaspora of Baekje and Goguryeo survivors.

• Education: Waseda University (2005-2011), Seoul National University Visiting Student (2015-2016)

His research interests include epitaph studies, Tang Dynasty, Silla Kingdom, and ancient Korean history. He has published research on topics such as Silla defense systems, Korean diaspora in Tang, and cross-cultural military analysis.

Ueda received the 5th Koryo Sumio Memorial Award (2023) for his work on Silla-Tang relations. His recent articles examine Korean historical texts through the lens of Japanese historiography, focusing on 7th-8th century fortress construction and international dynamics.

• Scientific Awards:
  • 5th Koryo Sumio Memorial Award for Encouragement of Research on Migrant Culture (2023)

As a tenure-track faculty member, he teaches courses like Special Lecture on Asian History, Oriental History Seminars, and Historical Field Research. His grants include Japan Society for the Promotion of Science projects on East Asian cultural knowledge and historical environment studies.