Michael Weiner (professor)


Michael Weiner is a professor of East Asian History and International Studies and is the director of International Studies at Soka University of America. Previously, he was professor and chair of Asian Studies at San Diego State University. He received his B.A. from Sophia University in Tokyo, and his Ph.D. from University of Sheffield, England.

Positions held

Michael Weiner taught at University of Sheffield from 1984 to 2000. He was a lecturer from 1984 to 1988, a senior lecturer from 1989 to 1994, and a reader from 1995 to 2000. He assumed the position of Professor and Chair of Asian Studies at San Diego State University from 2000 to 2005. He became Professor of East Asian History and International Studies as well as Director of International Studies at SUA in 2005.

Research

Weiner's research interests include Eugenics and Social Policy in Modern Japan, Global Migration, and Minority Rights in Japan among others. Following is a list of his publications: