Welcome at the IN-EAST
At the Institute of East Asian Studies IN-EAST of the University of Duisburg-Essen, more than 30 scholars from different scientific disciplines are engaged in both research and education on contemporary East Asia, focusing on the economies, politics, and societies of China and Japan. Eight chairs, rooted in the faculties of Business Administration, Social and Political Sciences are involved, led by the following experts:
(from left to right:)
Prof. Flemming Christiansen, Ph.D. Political Sociology of China
Prof. em. Dr. Winfried Flüchter Human Geography/East Asia
Prof. Dr. Thomas Heberer (on leave) Politics/East Asia
Acting Prof.: Dr. Christian Göbel
Prof. Dr. Werner Pascha East Asian Economic Studies/Japan and Korea
Prof. Karen Shire, Ph.D. Comparative Sociology and Japanese Society
Prof. Kristin Surak, Ph.D.
Prof. Dr. Markus Taube East Asian Economic Studies/China
Acting Prof.: Dr. Sierk Horn Business and Economic Studies of East Asia
Acting Prof.: PD Dr. Axel Klein Modern East Asian Studies/Social Sciences
Established in 1984, IN-EAST is considered to be the most comprehensive university institute committed to contemporary East Asian studies in Germany. Eligible with an emphasis on either Japan or China, it offers the following research oriented Study Programs, leading to a Ph.D., a Master’s, or a Bachelor’s degree:
