Professor Hazel Smith State, society, economy and international politics of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Dr J E Hoare FCO Research Analysts (China, Japan and Korea) for 33 years. PhD from SOAS 1971 in Japanese history. Served in Seoul, Beijing and in 2001-2002, established the British Embassy in Pyongyang., Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Has taught Korean history at SOAS and currently teaches a course, “The Other Korea” on North Korea since 1945. Numerous publications, broadcasts etc.
Professor Ian Brown The modern economic and political history of South East Asia; the economic impact of the inter-war depression on South East Asia
Dr Fiona Kerlogue Material culture of Southeast Asia, especially Indonesian textiles; the relationship between material culture and memory; the history of museum collecting; the role of material heritage in society.
Dr Matthew Phillips Thai history and politics, with a focus on how Thai diplomacy in the Cold War drew from historic principles of Buddhist kingship.
Dr Gerard Gunning Dr Gerard Gunning lectures on a world literature module at SOAS and contributes to teaching on IFCELS' media studies modules as well as a range of EAP modules taught at IFCELS and at other departments.