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Incoming Member

Nataly Shahaf

Field of Study

History of China, Buddhism, Print Culture
Nataly Shahaf, a historian of China, explores the nexus of religion, science, and culture. At IAS, she will be working on her book, “Multiple Exposures: Ghosts, Buddhism, and Visual Heritage in Early Twentieth-Century China,” examining how visual media technologies have shaped and been shaped by religious ideas, beliefs, and practices.

Dates at IAS

Member

Degrees

Columbia University
Ph.D.
2023
Tel Aviv University
M.A.
2015
Tel Aviv University
B.A.
2011

Honors

2023
Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (SYLFF)
2020
Dan David Prize

Appointments

Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, Columbia University
2023–2024
Lecturer
Department of Religion, Columbia University
2023–2024
Lecturer
Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University
2023–2024
Postdoctoral Research Scholar