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Thomas D. Conlan is a Professor of Medieval Japanese History at Princeton University, with a focus on the political, social, and intellectual transformations of Japan from the eleventh to sixteenth centuries. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cambridge as an external speaker.
- Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in History from Stanford University; B.A. in History and Japanese with highest honors from the University of Michigan (Phi Beta Kappa).
His research spans Medieval Japanese History, Samurai Studies, and Ritual Determinism. He has extensively analyzed the role of warfare, trade, and multiethnic interactions in premodern Japan, particularly through the lens of the Ōuchi clan and the Mongol invasions.
His recent publications include studies on the Ōnin War’s prophetic narratives and reinterpretations of the Ōuchi clan’s economic and cultural influence. His work also incorporates multimedia projects such as the Kyoto-Princeton Suruga Date Collection and the analysis of historical scrolls depicting Mongol invasions.
- Scientific Awards:
- Guggenheim Fellowship
As an educator, he has mentored students in Japanese history and medieval warfare, though specific advisees are not listed. His projects emphasize interdisciplinary research, combining textual analysis with archaeological evidence from sites like Takashima and Hakozaki shrine.
