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Robert Hellyer is a Professor in the Department of History at Wake Forest University, where he has served since 2005. He is the Coordinator of the East Asian Studies Interdisciplinary Minor (2013–2023). His academic journey includes faculty roles at the University of Tokyo, Allegheny College, and postdoctoral positions at Harvard and the Smithsonian.
- Education: B.A. from Claremont McKenna College, M.A. and Ph.D. from Stanford University
His research focuses on early modern and modern Japanese history, emphasizing foreign relations, global trade (notably the tea industry), and the Meiji Restoration’s global dimensions. He has authored two monographs and co-edited collections, supported by fellowships from the NEH, Japan Foundation, and Smithsonian.
Recent publications include chapters in The New Cambridge History of Japan (2023) and The Cambridge History of Global Migrations (2023), examining themes like Tokugawa migration policies and global nation-state formation. His work bridges macro- and micro-historical approaches, linking Japan to global trends in trade, conflict, and cultural exchange.
- Honors: NEH Fellow, Japan Foundation Fellow, Sainsbury Institute Fellow, Smithsonian Postdoctoral Fellow
Hellyer’s collaborations span institutions in North America, Europe, and Japan, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary and international scholarship. His studies on the Meiji Restoration highlight its parallels with the American and French Revolutions, contextualizing Japan’s emergence as a modern nation.
