复旦大学美国研究中心成立于1985年,是我国最早建立的专门从事美国研究的主要机构之一,也是我国高校第一个专门从事美国研究的机构。已故复旦大学校长、中心首任主任谢希德教授对中心的成立和发展作出了重要的贡献。现任主任为沈丁立(2006年—)。历届中心主任包括谢希德(1985—2000年)、倪世雄(2000—2006年)。 The Fudan University’s American Studies Center was established in 1985 as one of the earliest institutes established in the United States that specialize in the study of the United States. It is also the first institution specializing in American studies in China’s universities. The late Fudan University president, Professor Xie Xide, the first director of the center made an important contribution to the establishment and development of the center. The current director Shen Dingli (2006 -). Past center directors include Shehide (1985-2000), Ni Shixiong (2000-2006).