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Tien Shi Chen is a Professor at Waseda University's School of International Liberal Studies, where they have served since 2013 (as Associate Professor until 2016, then as Professor). Previously, they were an Associate Professor at the National Museum of Ethnology from 2003 to 2013. Their research focuses on international relations and cultural anthropology, particularly examining issues of citizenship, nationality, statelessness, and diaspora communities across East Asia.
Dr. Chen received their Ph.D. from University of Tsukuba, with additional degrees from the same institution specializing in International Relations and International Political Economy.
- Ph.D., University of Tsukuba
- Advanced Degree, University of Tsukuba
- Undergraduate Degree, University of Tsukuba
Dr. Chen's research interests span passport studies, citizenship frameworks, and the lived experiences of stateless populations, with particular focus on Chinese diaspora communities. Their anthropological approach examines how individuals navigate complex legal and cultural borders, especially 'minorities in between' nations like Japan and China. A distinctive contribution is the 'Rainbow Metaphor' conceptual framework for understanding multicultural coexistence beyond assimilation models.
Dr. Chen's scholarly output reveals consistent thematic development from early work on Chinese merchant networks to contemporary research on statelessness and multiple nationalities. Their publications demonstrate methodological innovation through blending personal experience with academic analysis, particularly regarding statelessness, which informs theoretical contributions to transnational identity studies. The research trajectory shows increasing engagement with policy implications and practical applications of anthropological insights.
Dr. Chen has received significant recognition for their contributions:
- Asia Pacific Research Prize (2002)
As an active researcher, Dr. Chen has led multiple major projects including 'Globalization and Statelessness' (2003-2009), 'Nationality and Passport' studies, and the 2022 project 'Identity of Multiple Nationality and Stateless Persons,' which coincided with the 50th anniversary of Japan's normalization of relations with the People's Republic of China. Recent work involves collaboration with students on educational support for stateless children and the creation of educational materials about statelessness.
Affiliated with Waseda University's Faculty of International Research and Education and serving as Concurrent Researcher at the Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, Dr. Chen also maintains strong connections with the Stateless Network, applying anthropological perspectives to practical advocacy for stateless individuals in Japan and globally.
