Gerald Curtis — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Burgess Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Columbia University.
Was the Burgess Professor of Political Science at Columbia University from 1998 until his retirement in December 2015.
Directed the Weatherhead East Asian Institute (WEAI) at Columbia University between 1974 and 1990, and also from 1973-1975, 1977-1984, and 1987-1991.
Authored numerous works, including 'The Logic of Japanese Politics' (1999) and 'Policymaking in Japan: Defining the Role of Politicians' (2001).
Held various academic positions at Columbia University since 1968, starting as a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science.
Served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Tokyo (1976–1977) and Keio University (1982–1983) in Japan.

Biography

Gerald L. Curtis is an American academic and political scientist, recognized for his expertise in comparative politics, Japanese politics, and U.S.-Japan relations. He currently holds the title of Burgess Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Columbia University.

Curtis's extensive career at Columbia University began in 1968 as a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science.