Tomo Hattori

Tomo Hattori is an Associate Professor of Asian American Studies and English Education at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). He contributes to the College of Humanities, specializing in Asian American literature, cultural studies, and critical theory. His current research focuses on graphic novels, adolescent fiction, and theoretical frameworks in multicultural education.

Education:

• Ph.D., Asian American Studies, McMaster University, 1994
• M.A., Asian American Studies, McMaster University, 1989
• B.A., Humanities, University of Toronto, 1988

Research Interests: Dr. Hattori examines themes of transnationalism, cultural hybridity, and sociopolitical dynamics in literature. His work critiques Orientalist discourses and explores identity formations in cross-cultural contexts. Recent projects include analyses of multicultural picturebooks and the representation of power structures in adolescent narratives.

Labs/Teams: He is affiliated with the 4Humanities@CSUN Research Lab, a digital humanities initiative at CSUN.

Teaching: Teaches undergraduate courses in Asian American literature and cultural studies, emphasizing critical analysis and intersectional perspectives.