معرفی
Soojung Han serves as Assistant Professor of East Asian History at Southwestern University, specializing in the medieval Sino-Inner Asian world with emphasis on 10th-century political dynamics following the Tang dynasty's collapse. Her research reinterprets this period as a multipolar 'New Three Kingdoms' system rather than the traditional 'Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms' framework.
Education:
- PhD in History (Advisors: Xin Wen, Nicola Di Cosmo)
Her ethnopolitical research examines identity creation among the Shatuo Turks, their role in state-building across North China and Inner Asia, and the fluid interplay of cultural hegemony in transregional relations. She challenges Sinocentric historical narratives by demonstrating how nomadic groups established legitimate rule and reshaped power structures when China's political hegemony temporarily dissolved.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Excellence in Teaching Award (received during graduate studies)
As faculty, Dr. Han contributes to historical scholarship through her analysis of excavated materials, diplomatic exchanges, and cross-cultural interactions, though specific current advisees and research grants aren't detailed in available sources. Her work bridges East Asian and Inner Asian historical studies with implications for understanding identity politics in premodern empires.
