Amber Adams

Columbia News Features John Phan’s Research on the History of the Vietnamese Language

John Phan, associate professor of Vietnamese Humanities, discusses his research on the history and development of the Vietnamese language in a Columbia News feature. In the interview, Phan shares insights from his book, Lost Tongues of the Red River: Annamese Middle Chinese and the Origins of the Vietnamese Language, which uncovers the history of Annamese Middle Chinese and its role in the formation of modern Vietnamese.

Phan’s research was also recently mentioned by President Jennifer L. Mnookin in her welcome message for the 2026-27 academic year.

Read the full Columbia News feature.

Celebrating Three Newly Tenured Faculty

The department is pleased to celebrate the following recently tenured faculty. EALAC is proud to recognize this significant milestone and their contributions to the department. Please join us in congratulating them on this achievement!

**Jungwon Kim**
King Sejong Associate Professor of Korean Studies

**John Phan**
Associate Professor of Vietnamese Studies

**Ying Qian**
Associate Professor of Chinese Cinema and Media

Dorjee Gyaltsen

Adjunct Lecturer in Tibetan

Educational Background

Bachelor of Arts – North Bengal University, India
Bachelor of Education – College for Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarah, India
MA in Indian History – Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India
Associate in Classical Tibetan – College for Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarah, India
Associate in Psychology – LaGuardia Community College, NYC

Classes Taught

TIBT UN2412 Second Year Classical Tibetan I
TIBT UN2413 Second Year Classical Tibetan II

Amber Adams

Dorjee Gyaltsen

Adjunct Lecturer in Tibetan

Educational Background

Classes Taught

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