Biao He

Biao He is a political scientist and researcher specializing in e-governance and disability inclusion in China. Affiliated with the University of Tartu and Oslo Metropolitan University, his work bridges political science, social sciences, and digital policy.

• Current Position: Junior Research Fellow in E-Governance at the Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies, University of Tartu (2021–2025).
• Visiting Role: Research Fellow at Oslo Metropolitan University (2021–).

Education: Pursuing a Ph.D. in Political Sciences at the University of Tartu (2021–), with a Master of Applied Social Sciences from Oslo Metropolitan University (2016–2019) and dual bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Law from Nanchang Hangkong University (2011–2015).

Research Focus: His work examines how Chinese local governments address digital divides for persons with disabilities, combining e-governance, public administration, and social policy. Key themes include policy incentives, decentralized service delivery, and assistive technology frameworks.

Publications: His 2025 article on e-government accessibility upgrades highlights local governance innovations, while his 2024 chapter on decentralization analyzes disability service delivery mechanisms. Earlier works (2020–2022) address employment policies, assistive technology, and rights protection during public health emergencies.

Additional Roles: Teaching Assistant for "Cross-border E-residency" (2021–2022), member of the Research Centre for Digitalisation of Public Services and Citizenship (CEDIC), and former Director of Xinhang Social Work Office in China.