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Richard S. Kim is a Professor in the Department of Asian American Studies at the University of California, Davis, where he contributes to teaching, research, and service in the College of Letters and Science. His work is deeply rooted in Asian American history and transnational political movements.
Kim earned his Ph.D. in U.S. History from the University of Michigan and an M.A. in Asian American Studies from UCLA. His educational background reflects a strong interdisciplinary foundation in both history and ethnic studies.
- Ph.D., U.S. History, University of Michigan
- M.A., Asian American Studies, UCLA
His research focuses on Asian American history, 20th-century U.S. history, immigration, transnationalism, diaspora, race and ethnicity, and social and political movements. He explores how marginalized communities engage in collective action and assert political agency across national boundaries. His scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary issues of justice and identity.
Kim’s publications include The Quest for Statehood: Korean Immigrant Nationalism and U.S. Sovereignty, 1905–1945 and Freedom Without Justice: The Prison Memoirs of Chol Soo Lee, reflecting a consistent engagement with diasporic nationalism and grassroots activism. His current book project continues this trajectory by examining a forgotten pan-Asian social movement that achieved a landmark legal victory.
He has been recognized for his excellence in scholarship and teaching, including receiving the UC Davis Chancellor Fellows Award in 2014.
- UC Davis Chancellor Fellows Award (2014)
Kim is actively involved in academic service, serving as Executive Committee Chair and on the CST Admissions Committee. While specific advisees are not listed, his role as a full professor and committee leadership suggests he mentors graduate students and contributes to program development. There is no mention of external grants, but his book publications with major academic presses indicate sustained research support. His work remains influential in shaping the field of Asian American Studies.
