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Dr. Natsuko Akagawa is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Languages and Cultures, The University of Queensland. She holds advanced degrees in Cultural Heritage, Business Administration, and Education, with expertise in Japanese studies and Southeast Asian heritage systems. Her work bridges academic and practical domains through leadership roles in ICOMOS committees and editorial boards for major heritage journals.
Research areas include:
- Intangible Heritage and Embodied Knowledge
- Cultural Diplomacy and National Identity
- Colonial/Postcolonial Heritage Politics
- Heritage and Emotional Mediation
- Digital Heritage Applications
Recent publications highlight decolonization frameworks, digital tools in conservation, and cross-cultural culinary heritage analysis. Her scholarly impact is amplified through:
- EU-funded Research Fellowship at Leiden University
- US Federal Government-funded Visiting Fellowship at East West Centre
- Co-editorship of foundational texts on intangible heritage
Professional activities span keynote speaking engagements across four continents, UNESCO-related culinary heritage evaluation, and advisory roles for Queensland's education policies.
