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Kerstin Fooken is a Junior Professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Hamburg, where she focuses on Japan's film and popular culture. Her academic journey includes a PhD from SOAS, University of London, and various research fellowships at Waseda University in Tokyo. With a strong background in Film Studies, her work explores intersections between Japanese cinema and cultural narratives. Fooken's publications include critical analyses of early Japanese silent films, the influence of sound media, and the role of women in cinema, underscoring her commitment to expanding the field of Japanese cultural studies. In addition, she has presented her research internationally, contributing to workshops and conferences that highlight the sociopolitical dynamics within Japanese popular culture. Fooken's teaching and research pursue a deeper understanding of historical and contemporary contexts in Japanese studies, bridging academic inquiry with public engagement.
University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany
Teaching and researching Japanese Studies, specializing in film and popular culture.
Waseda University • Tokyo, Japan
Conducting research in Japanese cultural studies.
Birkbeck, University of London • London, UK
Teaching Japanese Studies.
Oxford Brookes University • Oxford, UK
Lecturing on Japanese culture and history.
Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).