Rita Németh

Rita Németh is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute of East Asian Studies (IN-EAST) within the University of Duisburg-Essen. Her work focuses on coordinating and developing scientific information resources in East Asian studies, including managing print and digital collections, databases, and providing specialized training and consultation for institute members. She holds a PhD from the University of Bonn (2018), where her research examined the cultural transfer and evolving values of Japanese Kyūdō (the Way of the Bow) within Japan’s sociopolitical context. Her academic background includes an MA in Japanese Studies from Károli University (Hungary) and a translation diploma in German, Japanese, and Chinese from the University of Bonn.

Her professional experience includes extended stays in Japan, translation work, and contributions to East Asian studies through academic coordination and resource development. She currently oversees the IN-EAST Library, ensuring accessibility and expansion of scholarly materials.