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About Dr. Lukas K. Danner

Qualifications
Ph.D., International Relations, Florida International University, 2016
M.A., International Studies, Florida International University, 2014
M.A., Sinology, American Cultural History, International Law, University of Munich, 2011
Scholarship Recipient/General Scholar, Chinese Language and Literature, Beijing Foreign Studies University, 2007-2008
Intermediate Exam (B.A. Equivalent), Sinology, University of Munich, 2007

Positions

January 2021 - Present Affiliate Faculty, Florida International University ‐ Global Indigenous Forum
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June 2021 - Present Affiliate Researcher, University of Iceland ‐ Institute of International Affairs
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October 2021 - Present North Pacific Arctic Fellow, East-West Center ‐ North Pacific Arctic Conference
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January 2021 - Present Research Fellow, North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network
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January 2018 - Present Affiliate Faculty, Florida International University ‐ European and Eurasian Studies Program
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December 2018 - Present Honorary Research Fellow, Bond University ‐ East Asia Security Centre
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January 2018 - Present Research Associate, Miami-Florida Jean Monnet European Center of Excellence ‐ European Commission
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May 2015 - Present CPI Emerging Scholar, University of Nottingham ‐ China Policy Institute
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August 2015 - Present Lecturer, Florida International University ‐ Department of Politics and International Relations
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January 2021 - June 2021 Fulbright-NSF Arctic Research Scholar, University of Iceland ‐ Institute of International Affairs
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July 2019 - July 2019 Visiting Scholar, University of Iceland ‐ Institute of International Affairs
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December 2016 - December 2017 Postdoctoral Associate, Florida International University ‐ Global Affairs
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May 2016 - December 2016 Dissertation Year Fellow, Florida International University ‐ University Graduate School
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September 2015 - August 2016 Thomas J. Smith Fellow, George Mason University ‐ Humane Studies Fellowship, Institute for Humane Studies
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August 2011 - August 2015 Teaching Assistant/Graduate Teaching Instructor, Florida International University ‐ Department of Politics and International Relations
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Disciplines

Research Interests

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Honors and Awards

  • Faculty Choice Award in Online Teaching, FIU Online Annual Conference (FIU CON), Florida International University, 2018
  • Faculty Convocation Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching, Faculty Senate, Florida International University, 2017
  • Faculty Choice Award in Online Teaching, FIU Online Annual Conference (FIU CON), Florida International University, 2017
  • Delegate, Mapping China's Futures Workshop, European University Institute (EUI), 2016
  • Dissertation Year Fellowship, University Graduate School, Florida International University, 2016
  • ISA Travel Grant, International Studies Association, 2016, 2015 & 2014
  • Humane Studies Fellowship, Institute for Humane Studies, George Mason University, 2015-2016
  • Junior Travel Grant, American Association for Chinese Studies, 2016, 2015 & 2013
  • Morris and Anita Broad Research Fellowship, Green School of International and Public Affairs (GSIPA), Florida International University, 2015-2016 & 2014-2015
  • CPI Emerging Scholar, China Policy Institute, University of Nottingham, 2015-present
  • Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation Library Travel Grant, European Association for Chinese Studies (EACS), 2014
  • WISC-ISA Travel Grant, World International Studies Committee & International Studies Association, 2014
  • Career Development Grant, F. A. Hayek Fund for Scholars, The Institute for Humane Studies, 2013
  • Conference Travel Grant, Nottingham Confucius Institute, 2013
  • Fu Foundation Scholarship, Institute of Asian Studies, Florida International University, on behalf of the Charles W.H. Fu Foundation, 2013
  • Delegate, U.S. Young Scholars Program, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Republic of China (Taiwan), 2013
  • Member, Phi Beta Delta International Scholars Honor Society, 2013
  • Conference Travel Grant, The Utah Valley University, 2012
  • Graduate Teaching Assistantship and Scholarship, Department of Politics and International Relations, Florida International University, 2011-2015
  • Study-Abroad Scholarship, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and China Scholarship Council (CSC), 2007-2008
  • Nominee, Best Dissertation (social sciences), ProQuest/ Council of Graduate Schools (CGS), 2018
  • Jean Monnet Faculty Research Grant, Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence, 2019
  • Fulbright-NSF Arctic Research Grant, The Fulbright Program, U.S. Department of State, 2020-2021
  • Jean Monnet Faculty Curriculum Development Grant, Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence, 2021
  • North Pacific Arctic Fellowship, East-West Center (Honolulu, HI), 2021

Courses

Education

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August 2011 - December 2016 Ph.D., International Relations (Foreign Policy & Security Studies; Comparative Area Studies), Florida International University ‐ Department of Politics and International Relations
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August 2011 - April 2014 Graduate Certificate, Asian Studes, Florida International University ‐ Institute for Asian Studies
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August 2011 - April 2014 M.A., International Studies, Florida International University ‐ Department of Politics and International Relations
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October 2005 - February 2011 M.A., Sinology, Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich ‐ Institute for Sinology, Department for East Asian Studies
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August 2007 - July 2008 Scholarship Recipient/General Scholar, Beijing Foreign Studies University ‐ Department of Chinese Language and Literature
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October 2005 - July 2007 Intermediate Exam (B.A. Equivalent), Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich ‐ Institute for Sinology, Department for East Asian Studies
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Links

Contact Information

Florida International University
11200 Southwest 8th Street, PC 520
Miami, FL 33199
United States of America
+1(305)348-4520

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Books (2)

Book Chapters (5)

Articles (28)