Shoji Satake

Shoji Satake is an Associate Professor in the Ceramics Department at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Previously, he served as the Bernard Schultz Endowed Professor of Art and Area Coordinator for Ceramics at West Virginia University for 17 years. He currently chairs the Board of Directors for the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) and is a member of the International Academy of Ceramics. His professional practice spans academic leadership and active studio work, with studios in West Virginia and Jingdezhen, China.

While formal education details are not provided, his career trajectory reflects advanced training in ceramics. His research and creative work focus on studio art practices and ceramic art education, emphasizing cross-cultural exchanges through his dual studio locations. He has not been explicitly linked to grant awards in the provided text.

As a faculty member, he advises students within RISD’s Ceramics program but no specific advisees are listed here. His professional roles include organizational leadership in ceramic arts, promoting educational standards and international collaboration.