Ryuju Satomi

Professor Ryuju Satomi of Waseda University's Faculty of Human Sciences specializes in cultural anthropology and Melanesian ethnography. Holding a PhD from the University of Tokyo, his work examines human-environment relationships, particularly focusing on coral reefs and climate change in Melanesia. His research integrates historical anthropology with contemporary fieldwork, challenging traditional nature-culture dichotomies.

• Education: PhD (Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies, University of Tokyo 2014)
• MA (University of Tokyo 2009)
• BA (University of Tokyo 2004)

Research interests center on Melanesian maritime communities, exploring climate change adaptation, cultural preservation, and the ontological turn in anthropology. His recent projects like the Anthropology of Hope in the Asia-Pacific (JSPS grants 2024-2028) and Human-Coral Reef Relationships (2019-2023) demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches bridging environmental science and cultural analysis.

His 15 recent articles analyze Malaita Island's cultural dynamics, addressing topics like the ontological turn, climate change narratives, and kastom (custom) re-examination. Though no direct scientific awards are listed under his name, collaborative grants and teaching innovations like experimental ethnography workshops (film, photography, performance) showcase his academic impact.