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Satoshi Nambu is a tenured Lecturer in Japanese Studies at Monash University, affiliated with the School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics within the Faculty of Arts. He joined Monash in 2017 and currently serves as Chair of the School Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee and coordinator of the Japanese Studies major. He is actively involved in research, teaching, and professional service.
- Monash University, Faculty of Arts (2017–present)
- National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics (NINJAL), Project Member (2022–present)
- Tohoku University, Language Change and Variation Unit, Member (2016–present)
His research focuses on the dynamics of language variation, particularly how syntactic variation contributes to diachronic change and reflects speaker identity and ideology. He employs quantitative methods such as corpus analysis, surveys, and psycholinguistic experiments. Recent projects explore linguistic landscape in Japan and character language in fiction, linking them to real-world language ideologies through the concept of enregisterment.
The most recent publications (2024–2025) show a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and corpus methods. Key themes include multilingualism, language in urban spaces, neural processing of Japanese syntax, and language concerns among immigrant families. The work spans empirical studies, theoretical contributions, and policy-relevant analyses.
His scientific awards include the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Research Fellowship (2015–2017) and the Japan Foundation Research Grant (2020).
- Research Fellowship for Young Scientists, JSPS (2015–2017)
- Japan Foundation Research Grant (2020)
Satoshi Nambu advises PhD students and teaches courses such as Japanese sociolinguistics, research methods, and linguistic landscape. He serves on editorial boards and professional committees, including the Japanese Studies Association of Australia and the journal The Japanese Journal of Language in Society. He leads research projects on Japanese/Korean linguistics and language variation, securing external funding and fostering international collaboration.
He is a member of research teams at NINJAL and Tohoku University, contributing to large-scale projects on corpus development and multilingualism. He also participates in academic networks such as the Global Council for Anthropological Linguistics and regularly serves as a peer reviewer for journals including International Journal of Multilingualism and English Today.
