Joshua Fogel

Joshua Fogel is a renowned American-Canadian historian and sinologist, distinguished for his expertise in modern Chinese history. His research concentrates on the intricate cultural and political dynamics between China and Japan, offering valuable insights into the complex relationships between these two nations. With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, Fogel has established himself as a leading authority in his field.

Fogel's academic tenure includes positions at prestigious universities such as Harvard University, where he taught from 1981 to 1988, and the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he was a faculty member from 1989 to 2005. He later held a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair at York University in Toronto from 2005 until his retirement in 2024, when he became professor emeritus. In recognition of his contributions to the field, Fogel has been elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, a testament to his scholarly achievements and dedication to the study of Chinese history and Sino-Japanese relations.