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Peter Kornicki is Professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Cambridge since 2012 and Deputy Warden of Robinson College, Cambridge since 2008. Previously, he served as Professor of East Asian Studies at the University of Cambridge (2006-2012) and Professor of Japanese history and bibliography at the University of Cambridge (2000-2006). His academic career also includes a position as Associate Professor at the Humanities Research Institute of Kyoto University (1978-1982).
Professor Kornicki specializes in the history of the book in East Asia with particular focus on Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. His research examines manuscripts in the age of print, cultural translation across East Asian societies, and Japanese bibliography. His scholarly work bridges historical analysis with bibliographic studies to understand how written culture has shaped East Asian civilizations.
Kornicki's publications demonstrate a consistent scholarly trajectory examining the material culture of texts in East Asia. His work frequently explores intersections between book history, gender studies, political power structures, and cross-cultural transmission. Notable themes include women's relationship with books in historical Japan, the development of vernacular literature across East Asia, and the political significance of book collections in Japanese history.
- 1992 Japan Foundation Special Prize (with Hayashi Nozomu)
- 1993 Japan Festival Award (with Richard Bowring)
- 2000 Elected Fellow of the British Academy
- 2004 Elected Honorary Fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford
- 2011 Doctor of Letters, University of Oxford
As a leading scholar in his field, Professor Kornicki has supervised numerous graduate students and secured research funding for projects exploring East Asian book history. His collaborative work across multiple countries and disciplines has significantly contributed to establishing book history as a recognized field within East Asian studies. His methodological approach combining bibliographic analysis with cultural history has influenced how scholars understand textual production and dissemination in non-Western contexts.
Professor Kornicki maintains strong international academic connections, particularly with Japanese institutions, and his research continues to shape comparative studies of book history across East Asia. His ongoing work examines how written culture facilitated cultural exchange between Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, providing critical frameworks for understanding textual traditions outside Western contexts.
