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Laura Nenzi is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of History at Emory University. She previously held positions at Florida International University and the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Her research focuses on early modern Japan (1600–1868), emphasizing social and cultural history with a particular interest in gender, identity, space, and the written word.
- Ph.D. in Japanese History, University of California Santa Barbara (2004)
- Laurea summa cum laude in East Asian Studies, University of Venice Ca’ Foscari (1994)
Her research explores topics such as travel culture, microhistories of individuals, and global historical connections. Her upcoming book, After Dark: A History of the Nighttime in Early Modern Japan, examines nocturnal practices and their role in Japan’s modernization. She has authored two books and contributed to journals like Monumenta Nipponica and Journal of Japanese Studies.
- Awards: NEH Grant, IAS Fellowship, and multiple institutional recognitions
Advising current graduate students Minju Kang, Yuan Zeng Ashley Tan, and Yuan Wang. Her work bridges Japanese history with global frameworks, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.
