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Susan L. Burnsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Japanese history
• Tokugawa period
• Meiji period
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Susan L. Burns is a Professor at the University of Chicago, where she holds appointments in the Department of History, Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, and The College. She currently serves as Department Chair and Chair of the Undergraduate Studies Committee. Education: PhD, University of Chicago (1994) Her research focuses on Japan’s nineteenth-century social history, emphasizing intellectual and cultural practices, the intersection of medicine and public health, gender analysis, and legal discourses. She explores continuities between Japan’s early modern and modern eras, particularly how medical and legal frameworks shaped national identity. Recent publications span leprosy’s impact on citizenship, the rise of medical marketplaces, and gendered dimensions of reproductive health. Her digital humanities work on Mapping Medical Tokyo integrates GIS and text mining for historical analysis. Scientific Awards: Fulbright-Hays Fellowship IIE Fulbright Japan Foundation Japan Society for the Promotion of Science National Endowment for the Humanities She has secured grants for research on medical commodities, psychiatric practices, and the spatial dimensions of Meiji-era health policies. Her courses include Gender and Japanese History and Medicine and Culture in East Asia .

Kären Wigenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Historical geography of East Asia
• Early modernity in Japan
• Regional economies and rhetorics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kären Wigen is the Frances and Charles Field Professor in History at Stanford University, specializing in Japanese history and the history of cartography. She holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of California, Berkeley (1990). Her research spans: Historical geography of East Asia Early modern Japanese regional economies Geographies of the imagination Transnational maritime histories Critical cartography and spatial analysis Her publications include eight major works from 1992-2025 analyzing spatial transformations in Japan and global metageography, with recent projects focusing on temporal dimensions in cartographic representation. She co-edited Seascapes (2007) and Cartographic Japan (2016), and serves as Director of Stanford’s Mellon Fellowship of Scholars in the Humanities since 2022.

Sho Konishiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Intellectual History
• Cultural History
• Transnational History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sho Konishi serves as Director of the Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies and Associate Professor in Modern Japanese History at the University of Oxford, holding dual appointments in the Faculty of History and the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies. His interdisciplinary work bridges Japanese studies with transnational intellectual history, focusing on non-imperial connections between Japan, Russia, and global networks. Undergraduate studies completed as a U.S. military school cadet after extensive coursework in Russia Georgetown University: Philosophy and International Affairs University of Chicago: Ph.D. in History (Theology and History) Postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University Konishi's research centers on intellectual and cultural history with emphases on transnational encounters, anarchist thought, and the history of science. He investigates non-imperial knowledge production across 19th-20th century Japan, Russia, and Eastern Europe, with particular focus on symbiosis theory, linguistic democracy, and the role of nonverbal communication in epistemology. His work challenges Western-centric modernity narratives through examinations of anarchist natural science and transnational emotional histories. His publications reveal consistent engagement with alternative epistemologies and cross-cultural exchanges, spanning transnational history, the history of science, and cultural studies. Key themes include Japan-Russia intellectual networks, anarchist cooperative movements, and non-imperial frameworks that reposition Japan within global knowledge systems rather than colonial paradigms. ICAS Book Prize 2023 – Humanities for Japan’s Russia: Challenging the East-West Paradigm Konishi contributes to international academic governance as Advisory Board Member for the Esperantic Studies Foundation, External Faculty at the University of Chicago Stevanovich Institute on the Formation of Knowledge, and International Advisory Board Member for Manchester University Press's Anarchist Studies Series. His cultural impact extends to architectural projects like the Venice Biennale's Philippine Pavilion through 'Symbiogenesis: The Art of Bayanihan Architecture'.

Nick Kapurمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Modern Japan
• East Asian History
• US-Japan Relations
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Nick Kapur is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Rutgers University–Camden, within the School of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in modern Japan and East Asia, with a focus on transnational perspectives, US-Japan relations, environmental history, gender, and cultural studies including literature and film. His educational background includes a Ph.D. from Harvard University (2011), an M.A. from Stanford University (2003), and a B.A. from Stanford University (2002). Kapur's research examines the intersections of political economy, culture, and international relations in modern Japan, particularly in the postwar era. His acclaimed book, Japan at the Crossroads: Conflict and Compromise after Anpo (2018), analyzes the 1960 protests and their lasting impact on Japanese society and US-Japan relations. He has also published extensively on the Japanese student movement, environmental policy, and Meiji centennial celebrations. His recent and forthcoming articles reflect a sustained engagement with Cold War Japan, dissent, nationalism, and transnational history. Kapur is known for innovative teaching methods, including historical simulations on Pearl Harbor and samurai-era Japan. He is the founder of the Modern Japan History Association and has contributed significantly to digital humanities through projects like the Digital Archive of Japan’s 2011 Disasters and the development of educational apps. His publications from the past decade show a consistent focus on political protest, cultural memory, and international relations in 20th-century Japan. His scholarly contributions include numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, translations, and book reviews in leading journals such as Diplomatic History , The Journal of Asian Studies , and The Asia-Pacific Journal . Kapur advises graduate students and teaches courses on Japanese, Chinese, and Korean history, World War II, and environmental history. He has played a leadership role in promoting Japanese studies globally and continues to be an active researcher with works forthcoming in 2025. His current projects include digital applications for historical education.

Tong Lamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• History
• Science and Technology Studies
• Media Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tong Lam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Historical Studies and the Graduate Department of History at the University of Toronto, where he also directs the Dr. David Chu Program in Asia-Pacific Studies at the Asian Institute. His research sits at the intersection of media studies, environmental history, and science and technology studies (STS), focusing on the politics and aesthetics of mobilization in China’s special zones across socialist and postsocialist eras. Employing interdisciplinary methodologies, his work explores themes such as state-precipitated violence, industrial ruination, and the socio-political implications of technology. He is a visual artist whose lens-based projects interrogate military violence, surveillance, and postindustrial landscapes. His recent scholarship analyzes postsocialist urbanism, digital governance, and the temporalities of infrastructure. While the absence of explicit scientific awards or student advisement records in the provided text precludes their inclusion here, his publications and creative practice reflect a sustained engagement with critical historical inquiry and contemporary socio-technological challenges.

Paul O'Sheaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• International Relations
• East Asian Studies
• Japanese Foreign Policy
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Paul O'Shea is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University, Sweden. He holds a joint Ph.D. from the University of Sheffield and Tohoku University, Japan (2012), and has held academic positions at the Stockholm School of Economics, Aarhus University, and Lund University. He rejoined Lund in 2016 and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2020. Ph.D. in International Relations, University of Sheffield and Tohoku University (2012) Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Stockholm School of Economics Lecturer, Aarhus University, Denmark (2013–2016) Associate Senior Lecturer, Lund University (2016–2020) Senior Lecturer, Lund University (2020–present) His research centers on East Asian international relations, particularly Japanese foreign and security policy, US-Japan-China dynamics, territorial disputes, military alliances, and the societal impacts of international politics. He explores how global politics shapes everyday life, including food safety, environmental policy, rural development, and immigration. His work combines theoretical frameworks like punctuated equilibrium theory with empirical analysis of policy shifts in Japan. The recent articles reflect a consistent focus on Japan’s evolving security posture, alliance dynamics with the United States (especially concerning Okinawa), the political and social implications of the Tokyo Olympics during the pandemic, and comparative governance of crises in Japan and Sweden. His publications span academic journals, policy briefs, and public commentary in outlets like The Conversation , The Guardian , and The Diplomat . He has received the Tohoku Creativity Grant and contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in areas related to peace, justice, and strong institutions. His work engages with political science, sociology, and public policy. O'Shea supervises PhD and MA students and teaches courses including International Relations of East Asia, Contemporary Japanese Society, and Politics and Governance in Asia. He has supervised theses on topics such as food risk in Japan and US-Japan security relations. He has also led and participated in multiple research projects, including EU-funded initiatives on the Indo-Pacific and Chinese governance practices. He is active in public engagement, having participated in media debates (e.g., Al Jazeera’s The Stream) and public lectures on WWII memory and East Asian politics. His research is widely cited and has influenced public discourse on Japan and pandemic governance.

Tatjana Schnellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Existential Psychology
• Meaning in Life
• Existential Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tatjana Schnell is a Professor of Existential Psychology at MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society, where she has worked since October 2020. She also holds a fellowship at the Humanistic University Berlin (since 2024). Her professional journey includes academic training in psychology, theology, religious studies, and philosophy across Germany, the UK, and Austria, with a doctorate from the University of Trier (Germany) and habilitation from the University of Innsbruck (Austria), where she founded the Existential Psychology Lab. Education : Psychology, Theology, Religious Studies, and Philosophy from the University of Göttingen, University of London, University of Heidelberg, and University of Cambridge Degree : Doctorate in Psychology (University of Trier, Germany) Habilitation : Psychology (University of Innsbruck, Austria) Tatjana Schnell's research focuses on existential themes including meaning in life, existential health, death attitudes, alienation, and religious/spiritual/secular worldviews. Her work bridges individual psychology with societal and environmental implications, with extensive international collaborations and publications. She has authored key works like "The Psychology of Meaning in Life" (2nd ed., 2025) and "Sinn finden" (2024). Her recent publications examine pandemic psychology, existential resources in gifted adults, workplace spirituality, and meaning-based interventions for chronic pain and cancer rehabilitation. Her research projects include "Making Sense of Volunteering," "Sinnmacher - The Meaning App," and studies on existential resources in palliative care. The Tatjana Schnell website provides further details about her work. Fellow : Humanistic University Berlin (2024) Tatjana Schnell has developed innovative tools like the Sources of Meaning Card Method (SoMeCaM) and Meaning in Work Inventory (ME-Work), with validated versions across multiple cultures. Her work emphasizes the practical application of existential psychology in mental health, organizational behavior, and ecological engagement. She founded the Existential Psychology Lab at the University of Innsbruck and continues to lead impactful research at MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society.

Shiho Satsukaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sociocultural Anthropology
• Environmental Anthropology
• Science and Technology Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shiho Satsuka is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Toronto, Canada, specializing in sociocultural anthropology with regional expertise in East Asia and North America. Her research focuses on the politics of knowledge production , cultural translation of nature , and capitalism-environment relations . She is currently developing a book project titled The Charisma of Wild Mushrooms: Undoing the Long Twentieth Century , examining how mushroom science can destabilize industrial modernity. Ph.D. in Anthropology (University of California, Santa Cruz, 2004) Her ethnographic work spans: Transnational translation of ecological knowledge in Japanese tourism (book: Nature in Translation , Duke 2015) Satoyama forest revitalization movements Matsutake mushroom's role in reimagining interspecies coexistence Comparative studies of Canadian multiculturalism and Japanese coexistence models Publications demonstrate trends in: Multispecies entanglements Environmental knowledge pluralism Decolonizing scientific frameworks Ontological multiplicity in cultural analysis Anthropocene ethnography Collaborative research methodologies Awards and grants include: SSHRC Insight Grant (2016-2022) for Matsutake Worlds research Carson Fellowship (2012) at Rachel Carson Center She supervises graduate students in areas of environmental anthropology and science studies while maintaining a collaborative research network across Japan, North America, and Europe.

• Social Stratification
• Gender Inequality
• Labor Market Outcomes
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Wei-Hsin Yu is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Her research examines how macro-level social forces shape individual outcomes in labor markets, family dynamics, and health. She contributes to scholarly understanding of gender inequality, social stratification, and demographic patterns in East Asia and the United States. Research Focus: Yu specializes in social demography, with particular emphasis on Gender inequality in labor markets and parenting Family structure and developmental outcomes Cross-cultural comparisons in East Asia (Japan, Taiwan) Occupational demands and wage stratification Stratification beliefs across communities in China Recent Publications: Her work appears in top journals like Demography , American Sociological Review , and Social Forces , addressing topics from immigrant health paradoxes to the socioeconomic impacts of parenthood. Current projects explore wage inequality dynamics and gender attitude formation in East Asia.

Bruce Fultonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Korean Literature
• Literary Translation
• Modern Korean Fiction
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Bruce Fulton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts. As the inaugural holder of the Young-Bin Min Chair in Korean Literature and Literary Translation, he is a leading scholar in Korean literary studies. He is currently on leave for the 2024-2025 academic year but remains an active faculty member. His research interests focus on modern Korean fiction and its translation; intertextuality and intermediality in Korean literature past and present; and non-mainstream Korean literature, including women's literature, military camptown fiction, and the literature of the Korean diaspora. In his literature courses, he emphasizes close reading and textual analysis to distinguish the variety of voices and narrative techniques within Korea's millennia-old literary tradition. Fulton has an extensive publication record spanning several decades, with numerous translations of Korean literature into English, scholarly articles, and edited volumes. His translation work often collaborates with his spouse Ju-Chan Fulton. Recent publications show continued engagement with contemporary Korean fiction, particularly works exploring social issues, psychological realism, and historical memory. Specializes in translating modern Korean fiction Focuses on non-mainstream literature including women's writing Explores intertextuality and intermediality in Korean literary tradition Active in promoting Korean literature through translation and scholarship As a supervisor of graduate students, he works closely with Dr. Ross King to provide practical training in literary translation, field mastery, and reading of Korean texts both modern and premodern. He encourages students to publish and present their work at conferences and workshops, emphasizing professional development alongside academic growth.

Heping Liuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chinese Painting
• Song Dynasty Art
• East Asian Art History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Heping Liu is an Associate Professor of Art History at Wellesley College , specializing in Chinese painting of the Song dynasty . His research explores intersections of art, literature, environment, science, and technology during China's 10th-12th centuries. Ph.D. from Yale University Recipient of NEH and ACLS Fellowships Teaches courses on Japanese/Chinese art, poetic painting, and Song imperial painting academy Focuses on hands-on art education through museum sessions Key research themes include: Political exile in Song landscapes Imperial patronage systems Buddhist iconography adaptation Urban/rural representations Cross-cultural artistic exchange Notable publications analyze: Qingming Shanghe Tu (2011) Juecheng's Buddhist works (2007) Empress Liu's Maitreya portrait (2003) Water-mill technological symbolism (2002) Scientific recognition: National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship Teaching philosophy emphasizes direct engagement with artworks through: Davis Museum resources Boston-New York institutional partnerships Object-based learning sessions Comparative East Asian studies

Patricia L. Maclachlanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Politics
• Politics of Japan
• Political Economy of East Asia
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Patricia L. Maclachlan serves as Professor of Government and Asian Studies and the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Professor of Japanese Studies at The University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts, where she has held faculty positions since 1997. Her scholarly profile centers on Japanese political economy within comparative frameworks, with extensive contributions to understanding institutional evolution in East Asia. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Political Science and Japan Studies, Columbia University (1996) Research Associate, Program on U.S.-Japan Relations, Harvard University (1996-1997) Maclachlan's research investigates how Japanese institutions navigate globalization pressures, particularly in consumer protection, postal systems, and agricultural policy. Her seminal works include Consumer Politics in Postwar Japan (2002) analyzing citizen activism boundaries, The People's Post Office (2011) tracing postal system politics across 140 years, and Betting on the Farm (2022) co-authored with Kay Shimizu examining agricultural reforms. Current scholarship increasingly addresses digital economy impacts on labor and welfare systems. Recent publication trends reveal deepening analysis of institutional resistance to reform, especially regarding agricultural lobbies and postal privatization battles, while expanding into gender dimensions of Japan's digital transformation. Her work consistently bridges historical institutional analysis with contemporary policy challenges. Professional service highlights include membership on the U.S.-Japan Friendship Commission, U.S.-Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange (CULCON), and American Advisory Committee of the Japan Foundation. She previously served on the Journal of Japanese Studies board of trustees and editorial board. Maclachlan teaches core courses including Politics in Japan, Japanese Foreign Policy, and Political Economy of Asia, with recent offerings covering consumer politics and comparative institutions. Her academic leadership extends through committee service fostering U.S.-Japan scholarly exchange, though specific student mentorship details remain unpublicized.

• Japanese Art
• Chinese Art Collections
• Japanese Aesthetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Richard Bullen is an Associate Professor of Art History at the University of Canterbury's Faculty of Arts, where he has been employed since April 2004 and will assume the role of Head of Department in July 2025. He also serves as a Research Fellow at Canterbury Museum and Honorary Curator of Asian Collections at MTG Hawke's Bay. Professor Bullen's research primarily focuses on Japanese art and aesthetics, and Chinese art collections in New Zealand. His work examines museum diplomacy, particularly through the Rewi Alley Collection at Canterbury Museum, which he has extensively catalogued with Associate Professor James Beattie. His research spans cultural diplomacy during the Cold War, Japanese POW art created in New Zealand camps, and the aesthetics of Japanese tea gardens with Chinese influences. His publication record reveals a strong focus on transnational cultural exchange between Asia and Australasia, particularly examining how art functions as diplomatic currency and cultural bridge. Recent works increasingly explore Japanese POW art and Cold War-era cultural diplomacy, demonstrating his commitment to uncovering overlooked historical narratives through material culture. Ockham NZ book awards longlist (for New China Eyewitness) 2018 Publishers Association of New Zealand best book award 2018 Publishers Association of New Zealand people's choice award 2019 CAA-Getty International Scholar Marsden Grant by Royal Society of New Zealand ($434,000) Professor Bullen actively supervises numerous graduate students across various research topics in Asian art history, with current projects examining Japanese tea ceremony, classical antiquities in New Zealand museums, and Chinese cultural elements in Japanese art. His professional activities include frequent media appearances, exhibition curation, and international conference presentations that extend his scholarly impact beyond academia.

• Philippine Politics
• Southeast Asian Studies
• Agrarian Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Wurfel (1929–2012) was a renowned political scientist specializing in Philippine and Southeast Asian politics. He served as Professor of Political Science and Asian Studies at the University of Windsor (1972–1993), later becoming Professor Emeritus. His academic career spanned multiple institutions, including International Christian University (Tokyo), University of Missouri, and visiting roles at the University of Singapore, University of Michigan, and others. He held research fellowships from Ford Foundation, Cornell University, and SSHRC grants. His work focused on agrarian reform, democratization, and foreign policy dynamics in Southeast Asia. Education : B.A. Political Science (San Diego State College, 1950) M.A. Political Science (University of California, Berkeley, 1953) Ph.D. Government and Asian Studies (Cornell University, 1960) Professional Roles : Professor Emeritus at University of Windsor Visiting Professorships at institutions across Asia and North America Senior Research Associate at York Centre for Asian Research His research interests centered on Philippine politics, agrarian policy, and democratization processes. Notable works include Filipino Politics: Development and Decay (1988) and studies on East Timor’s state formation. He engaged in volunteer work on peace, homelessness, and ethical investment in the Middle East. Awards include fellowships from Ford Foundation and Cornell University. His articles analyzed postcolonial political systems, foreign policy strategies, and the socio-economic impacts of agrarian reforms. Grants supported his research on Japan-Philippines relations and Vietnamese renovation policies.

Albert L. Parkمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Modern Korean History
• East Asian History
• Environmental History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Albert L. Park serves as the Bank of America Associate Professor of Pacific Basin Studies and Associate Dean of the Faculty for Research in the History Department at Claremont McKenna College. He directs EnviroLab, a cross-disciplinary initiative focused on environmental issues in Asia, and is the founder of the open-access book series Environments of East Asia published by Cornell University Press. Dr. Park's research spans modern Korean and East Asian intellectual and social history, environmental history, and the relationship between economic structures and cultural/religious frameworks. His work explores how environmental movements emerged in modern Korea, the role of religion in social activism during Japanese occupation, and the dynamics of modernity and globalization in East Asia. He approaches these topics through interdisciplinary lenses that connect historical analysis with contemporary environmental and social challenges. His recent scholarly output reveals a growing focus on environmental history and sustainable futures, with publications examining Korean environmental movements, rural renewal, and the intersection of technology and aging populations. Park's work increasingly bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy challenges, particularly regarding globalization, demographic shifts, and environmental sustainability in East Asia. Among his significant honors are four Fulbright Fellowships for Research, an Abe Fellowship from the Social Science Research Council/Japan Foundation, and multiple major grants including a $1.4 million LIASE Implementation Grant for EnviroLab Asia from the Henry Luce Foundation and a $200,000 Japan Foundation grant for his Sustainable Futures project. Dr. Park has advised numerous graduate students across institutions including Harvard, Cornell, University of Chicago, and University of Southern California, with research spanning social and environmental history, architecture, Christianity in Korea, and transnational Korean diaspora studies. His current $200,000 Japan Foundation project Sustainable Futures: Overcoming Disparities examines demographic changes, rural life renewal, and elder care technology across Japan, the United States, and Asia. As Director of EnviroLab, Park leads a major interdisciplinary initiative that brings together faculty from Pomona and Scripps Colleges, academics from multiple Asian countries, and Claremont McKenna students to address environmental challenges through cross-disciplinary research, fieldwork, and community engagement.