Dr. Steffen Döll

Professor

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Biography

Steffen Döll is the Numata Professor for Japanese Buddhism at the University of Hamburg, specializing in the history of Buddhism, particularly its transmission to Japan and subsequent institutional processes. His research interests encompass the philosophy of Buddhism with a focus on hermeneutics, linguistic understanding, and the philosophy of mind, alongside their reception in modern Japanese philosophy. He explores the interconnections among religious traditions and written cultures of Japan and China, making significant contributions to the field. His academic career includes positions such as a lecturer at the Institute for Comparative Cultural Studies at Philipps University of Marburg and a research fellow at the Center for Asian Pacific Studies, Seikei University in Tokyo. He also has a substantial background in academic publishing, serving as a co-editor for several journals and series related to Buddhist studies and East Asian cultural history. Döll received his Ph.D. from the University of Munich and has held multiple academic appointments, contributing extensively to the understanding of East Asian Buddhism and its philosophical implications.

Research Interests

Experience

Numata Professor for Japanese Buddhism

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Hamburg • Hamburg

Responsible for teaching and research in Japanese Buddhism.

Lecturer

2014-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Philipps University of Marburg •

Conducted courses in comparative cultural studies.

Visiting Professor

2013-01-01 — 2013-12-31

Numata Center for Buddhist Studies, University of Hamburg • Hamburg

Delivered guest lectures on Japanese Buddhism.

Research Assistant

2012-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Japan Center, University of Munich •

Assisted in research and teaching under Prof. Klaus Vollmer.

Awards

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Fellowship

2010-01-01

Requirements for University of Hamburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field At least 60 ECTS in core computer science subjects
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or preliminary transcript)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Module descriptions/table of 60 ECTS in CS
Specialization Notes

Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).