Dr. Masao Däumer
About Dr. Masao Däumer
Dr. Masao Däumer is a Research Analyst at Cision in Mainz, Germany, with a background in history and translation, and extensive academic experience from institutions such as Sciences Po, Columbia University, and the University of Tokyo.
Current Role at Cision
Dr. Masao Däumer is currently employed as a Research Analyst at Cision, based in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. In this role, he is likely responsible for conducting in-depth research, analyzing data, and generating insights to support various business and communication strategies. The position allows him to utilize his extensive background in research and analysis across multiple disciplines.
Previous Academic and Professional Experience
Before joining Cision, Dr. Masao Däumer worked as a Doctoral Student at Sciences Po Paris, where he was involved with the Center for History. His doctoral research took place over a span of ten years from 2011 to 2021. He also worked as a Freelance Translator, translating texts from German to Japanese in Paris, Île-de-France, France, for eleven years. His earlier career includes roles as a German Language Teacher at GEM Foreign Language School in Tokyo, Japan, and as a Research Intern at the Georg-Eckert-Institute in Brunswick, Germany, focusing on commemoration cultures of the Second World War.
Educational Background and Expertise
Dr. Masao Däumer boasts an extensive educational background with multiple international experiences. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and a Master's degree from Sciences Po. Additionally, he was a Visiting Doctoral Student at Humboldt University of Berlin, the University of Tokyo, and Columbia University. His doctoral dissertation examined the tariff negotiations between Japan and French Indochina from 1905 to 1932, focusing on political, diplomatic, social, and cultural tensions. His research was conducted in four languages: French, Japanese, English, and German.
Research Focus and Academic Contributions
Dr. Däumer's doctoral dissertation focused on the tariff negotiations between Japan and French Indochina from 1905 to 1932. His research dissected various political, diplomatic, social, and cultural tensions that shaped these interactions. Another significant aspect of his work is the examination of Franco-Japanese interactions in the Asia-Pacific region, highlighting the relationship between trade and geopolitics. He also explored the use of information as a political-economic weapon during the early twentieth century. His multi-lingual research efforts contributed substantially to the academic understanding of these historical and geopolitical dynamics.