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Elena Giannoulis is a professor at Freie Universität Berlin, specializing in Japanese literature and culture. Her research encompasses modern and contemporary Japanese literature, focusing on affective narratives, human-machine interactions, and digital communication. Giannoulis has been involved in various significant academic projects, including serving as the Principal Investigator for the ERC research project 'Emotional Machines: Technological Transformation Intimacy Japan' (EMTECH). Her past positions include a guest professorship at the University of Tokyo and a Junior Professor of Japanese Literature at the Friedrich Schlegel Graduate School. Giannoulis has published several important volumes and articles on the intersections of culture and literature in Japan, exploring themes like nostalgia and emotional technology. She actively organizes conferences and workshops, promoting scholarly dialogue within the field of Japanese studies. Additionally, she has engaged in public discussions and interviews focusing on her work and the broader implications of her research, including the emotional dimensions of literature in contemporary Japan.
Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin
Tenured professor in the Department of Japanese Studies, focusing on research and teaching in Japanese literature and culture.
University of Tokyo • Tokyo
Conducted research and lectures on contemporary Japanese literature.
Friedrich Schlegel Graduate School, Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin
Engaged in teaching and research in Japanese literature.
Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.