Shirley J. Lim

Shirley J. Lim is a Professor in the Department of History at Stony Brook University, with affiliate appointments in Women and Gender Studies, Asian and Asian American Studies, and Africana Studies. Her research and teaching focus on twentieth-century U.S. history, particularly Asian-American and cultural history, with a strong emphasis on gender and race.

Her research interests include Asian-American history, cultural history, women's history, and transnational American studies. She explores the intersections of race, gender, and performance in public culture, particularly through the lens of Asian American women and figures like Anna May Wong. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges history, media studies, and cultural theory.

The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on identity, modernity, and transnational performance, particularly in the early to mid-20th century. Her work centers on Asian American cosmopolitanism, racial representation in global cinema, and the cultural politics of fashion and stardom.

• Research Fellowship at Australian National University (2010)

Shirley Lim has authored two major scholarly books and has contributed to public scholarship through radio interviews and articles. While no formal advisees are listed in the provided text, her extensive publications and interdisciplinary affiliations suggest a significant mentoring and collaborative role. She has secured competitive research fellowships, indicating external recognition and support for her scholarly work.

She is affiliated with multiple interdisciplinary research centers and programs, including the Women and Gender Studies, Asian and Asian American Studies, and Africana Studies programs at Stony Brook University, reflecting a deeply collaborative and cross-disciplinary academic presence.