Dr. Azusa Hitotsuyanagi-Hansel

Education

2012-2016	University of Goettingen, Faculty of Economic Sciences, Germany Doctoral Student, Chair for HRM and Asian Business, Prof. Dr. Dr. Fabian J. Froese
2010-2011	Master of Science in Development Management, Department of International Development, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK Master Thesis: ‘Empowerment’ as a Key to Improve Maternal Health: A Case Study of Japan
2005-2009	Bachelor of Arts in International Liberal Studies, School of International Liberal Studies, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
2007 – 2008	Political Studies, School of Public Policy, University College of London, London, UK (Academic year abroad)

Work Experience

2012 - 2014	University of Goettingen, Faculty of Economic Sciences, Germany Research Associate, Chair for HRM and Asian Business, Prof. Dr. Dr. Fabian J. Froese
2011	Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Jakarta, Indonesia Intern of Consolidation Programme Health / Policy Analysis & Formulation in the Health Sector
2010 – 2011	Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, London, United Kingdom LSE and BMGF Consultancy project
2010	World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland Intern of Department of Making Pregnancy Safer
2009 – 2010	DFF (Donate For Free) Inc., Tokyo, Japan Consultant Assistant
2008	United Nations World Food Programme, Tokyo, Japan Intern of Public Information Sector

Research Focus

Gender and work in Southeast Asia
Localization of HRM practices of foreign firms in China
Host country nationals’ work attitudes and values

Regional Focus

Japan
Southeast Asia

Dissertation topic

Topic: Voluntary turnover: Three studies on the role of identy and implications for retention management in East Asia (Abstract)

Awards and Honors

July 2010	British Association for Japanese Studies Scholarship
March/ September 2009	Waseda University Dean’s List (Top 10%)
March 2007	Waseda University Student Exchange Scholarship