Sanae

Sanae is an Associate Professor at Tokyo Metropolitan University in Japan and has been awarded a Fulbright Visiting Scholar grant for the 2025-2026 academic year to conduct research at the University of Southern California.

Her research focuses on Area Studies with specialization in American Studies, examining interdisciplinary perspectives on U.S. history, culture, politics, and society within global contexts. This field integrates methodologies from political science, cultural anthropology, and historical analysis to understand America's role in international relations.

• Scientific Award: Fulbright Visiting Scholar (2025-2026) granted by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

The Fulbright grant supports her research collaboration at the University of Southern California, where she will access specialized archives and engage with American Studies scholars to advance comparative analyses of transnational cultural phenomena.