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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.
University of Hamburg • Hamburg
Responsible for teaching and research in Japanese Buddhism.
Philipps University of Marburg •
Conducted courses in comparative cultural studies.
Numata Center for Buddhist Studies, University of Hamburg • Hamburg
Delivered guest lectures on Japanese Buddhism.
Japan Center, University of Munich •
Assisted in research and teaching under Prof. Klaus Vollmer.
Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).