Uluğ Kuzuoğlu

Uluğ Kuzuoğlu is an Associate Professor of History at Washington University in St. Louis, specializing in modern Chinese and global history with a focus on non-Western information and communication technologies. His academic journey includes degrees from Columbia University (PhD, 2018) and Boğaziçi University (BA and MA). He holds positions such as the MA Program Coordinator at Columbia University and has been actively involved in research and teaching since 2018.

Education:

• PhD in History, Columbia University, 2018 (with distinction)
• MPhil in History, Columbia University, 2014 (with distinction)
• MA in History, Columbia University, 2013
• MA in History, Boğaziçi University, 2010
• BA in Sociology, Boğaziçi University, 2007 (with honors)

Research Interests:

• Modern Chinese and global history, with a focus on the history of non-Western information and communication technologies
• Script reforms and their socio-political implications
• Emerging technologies like 3D, AI, and immersive tech in humanities research
• Virtual and augmented reality applications in academic and public contexts

Publications Trends: His work explores the intersection of technology, language, and politics in modern China and Eurasia. Recent articles analyze Morse codes in Tibetan/Mongolian contexts, cognitive management through language reforms, and the global history of scripts like the Chinese Latin Alphabet. His research often bridges historical analysis with digital humanities methodologies.

Scientific Awards:

• AY 2024-25 Luce/ACLS Early Career Fellowship in China Studies
• WUSTL Center for the Humanities Faculty Fellowship
• Multiple grants from institutions like the Center for Chinese Studies and Mellon/ACLS

Advising and Grants:

• Advised senior thesis: Nkemjika Emenike on the Black Panther Party and CCP
• Recipient of grants including WUSTL's Arts & Sciences Faculty Research Grant and the Luce/ACLS Fellowship
• Involved in projects like the "Asia in St. Louis" app and the Immersive Technology Collective

Labs/Teams:

• Co-leads the Immersive Technology Collective, exploring VR/AR in humanities
• Part of WashU's Center for the Humanities and Redefining Doctoral Education initiatives