Barak Kushner
Professor of East Asian History · School of Arts and Humanities · University of Cambridge
Quick answer: Barak Kushner is Professor of East Asian History at University of Cambridge. Barak Kushner shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Available to supervise doctoral students, Available to supervise masters students
Research interests
Kushner is interested in investigating how Japan's modern interactions with its neighbors in East Asia has formed the region over the last two centuries. He is particularly keen on researching modern Japanese social, political and military history, wars of the modern era, empire and its dissolution, war crimes and their historical legacies, as well as food history and the history of comedy.
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2024] The Geography of Injustice: East Asia's Battle between Memory and History (Book, Cornell University Press)
Frequently asked questions
Is Barak Kushner hiring PhD students at University of Cambridge?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Barak Kushner's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Available to supervise doctoral students, Available to supervise masters students.
What does Barak Kushner research?
Kushner is interested in investigating how Japan's modern interactions with its neighbors in East Asia has formed the region over the last two centuries. He is particularly keen on researching modern Japanese social, political and military history, wars of the modern era, empire and its dissolution,
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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