John Edward Philips

Background

Philips, John Edward was born on June 13, 1952 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of George Edward Philips and Janet (Huntington) Olson. arrived in Japan, 1986.

Education

Bachelor in History, Pennsylvania State University, 1975; Master of Arts in African Studies, University of California at Los Angeles, 1979; CPh in History, University of California at Los Angeles, 1982; Doctor of Philosophy in History, University of California at Los Angeles, 1992.

Career

Instructor, Tohoku U., Sendai, Japan, 1986-1988; lecturer, Akita (Japan) U. Economics and Law, 1988-1990; associate professor, Akita (Japan) U. Economics and Law, since 1990.

Achievements

• John Edward Philips has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member World History Association, African Studies Association, Middle East Studies Association, American History Association, Fulbright Association, Society Africanist Archaeologists, Sudan Studies Association, American Folklore Society, Japan Association African Studies, Japan Association Middle East Studies, Japan-American Studies Association.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, swimming, chess.

Connections

Married Ritsuko Miyamoto, July 22, 1984. Children: Amina, Joe.

Father:

George Edward Philips Olson

Mother:

Janet (Huntington) Olson

Spouse:

Ritsuko Miyamoto

child:

Joe Philips

child:

Amina Philips