Dr. Thomas Mullaney

Professor

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Biography

Thomas S. Mullaney is a historian specializing in Chinese global technology, science, race, and ethnicity from the late Qing era to the present day. He holds the Kluge Chair in Technology and Society at the Library of Congress and is a Guggenheim Fellow. His writings have appeared in major publications such as the Journal of Asian Studies and Technology & Culture, and his expertise has been sought for invited lectures by notable organizations including Google, Microsoft, and Adobe. Mullaney has built a distinguished academic career at Stanford University, where he is a Professor of History and holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures. His research interests involve the transformation of media and script in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, particularly focusing on the impact of hot metal typesetting on modern media. Mullaney also explores the history of Chinese computing and the phenomenon of grave relocation in contemporary China. He actively engages in mentoring students and has served on various academic committees, shaping the future of the discipline.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Professor of History with a courtesy appointment at East Asian Languages and Cultures.

Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Associate Professor of Chinese History.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Assistant Professor of Chinese History.

Awards

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Abbot Payson Usher Prize

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American Historical Association Pacific Branch Award

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Annenberg Faculty Fellow

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William H. Frances Green Faculty Fellow

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Freeman Spogli Institute China Fund

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Hellman Faculty Scholar

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ACLS/Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation Award

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Stanford College Dean's Office Humanities and Sciences Award

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Stanford Center for East Asian Studies Award

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Stanford Humanities Center Award

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Social Science Research Council International Pre-Dissertation Fellowship

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Advanced Oral History Summer Institute

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Japanese Language Training Program, Postgraduate Students

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Weatherhead Foundation Fellowship

Courses

HISTORY 8N STS 1 HISTORY 298 HISTORY 398 HISTORY 295F HISTORY 395F HISTORY 198 HISTORY 98 HISTORY 299F HISTORY 399Y HISTORY 399W MTL 398 HISTORY 499X MTL 399 HISTORY 299S HISTORY 200D HISTORY 496A HISTORY 496B HISTORY 209S HISTORY 1C HISTORY 299H HISTORY 1

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.