Dr. Hosok O specializes in East Asian history, with a particular focus on the social and intellectual development of Japan and Korea during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. He currently serves as the National President of Phi Alpha Theta (ΦΑΘ), the National History Honor Society. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment, Dr. O motivates both historians and students. His enthusiasm revolves around enhancing the appreciation of history and its connection to contemporary society.