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Steffen Heinrich is a Professor in the Department of East Asian Studies at Freie Universität Berlin, specializing in Japanese studies, particularly in the fields of political economy and labor market policies. He has served in various notable roles including Head of the Social Science Section at the German Institute for Japanese Studies in Tokyo and as a Visiting Professor. His academic career spans numerous significant positions including senior research fellow and post-doc researcher in various research projects. Heinrich has contributed widely to the literature on Japan's social state, labor market interventions, and political reforms, with several publications reflecting his expertise in these areas. His rigorous academic work has been recognized in series of collaborative and solo publications that explore contemporary issues in Japanese political and economic contexts. Heinrich actively engages in discussions about the challenges and changes facing Japanese society today.
Institute of Japanese Studies, Department of Historical and Cultural Studies, Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany
Led courses and research initiatives related to Japanese politics and economy.
Social Science Section, German Institute Japanese Studies • Tokyo, Japan
Directed social science research and collaborations focused on Japanese studies.
German Institute Japanese Studies • Tokyo, Japan
Conducted extensive research on labor market policies in Japan.
University Duisburg-Essen • Duisburg, Germany
Investigated cross-border labor regulations in research funded by the German Research Foundation.
University Duisburg-Essen • Duisburg, Germany
Lectured and conducted research in sociology and East Asian studies.
Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg • Heidelberg, Germany
Provided instruction and research on political science regarding East Asia.
Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.