Winson Chu

Winson Chu is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's College of Letters & Science. His research specializes in modern Central Europe with focus on German-Polish borderlands, ethnic minorities, and diaspora communities.

Education includes:

• PhD in History from University of California, Berkeley (2006)
• MA in History from University of California, Berkeley (1999)
• BA in History from University of California, San Diego (1994)

Research examines national identity formation, minority experiences, and memory politics in 20th century Central Europe. Methodological approaches include comparative analysis of ethnic cleansing, studies of occupation regimes, and investigations of transnational community networks. Current projects explore Holocaust memory in post-communist Poland and wartime police administration.

Honors include:

• UWM Foundation Research Award (2018)
• Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award (2017-2018)
• German History Article Prize (2013)
• Fraenkel Prize Commendation (2012)

Teaching covers First World War, Second World War, Nazi Germany, and advanced seminars on ethnic cleansing and European identities. Professional service includes editorial responsibilities for genocide studies journals and conference organization.