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Ken joined the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific as a Professor of Anthropology in 2013. He previously held positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Harvard University, and the University of Oregon. His academic work is centered on South and Southeast Asia, particularly exploring the cultural politics of minority ancestral religions through ethnographic fieldwork in Indonesia from 1982 to 1992. His ongoing research involves collaboration with artist D. Pirous, examining the interplay between aesthetics, ethics, and politics in Islamic art. Ken has received various fellowships and awards supporting his research initiatives, including a project funded by the Australian Research Council focusing on the connections between Hinduism, Buddhism, artisanship, and technology in India. Alongside his teaching and research, Ken has also contributed to the editorial work of the Journal of Asian Studies and has published several influential books and articles on contemporary Southeast Asian art and cultural politics.
Australian National University • Canberra, Australia
Led the School of Culture, History and Language at the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific.
Centre Asie du Sud-Est, EHESS • Paris, France
Conducted advanced research on cultural intersections in Southeast Asia.
University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, USA
Served as the Chair of the Department of Anthropology and contributed to the academic community through teaching and research.
Institute for Research in the Humanities, UW-Madison • Madison, USA
Engaged in research on cultural narratives and visual ethnography.
University of Oregon • Eugene, USA
Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in anthropology.
Harvard University • Cambridge, USA
Provided instruction in anthropology with a focus on Southeast Asia.
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