Cheuk Yee Wai

Dr Cheuk Yee Wai is a Junior Postdoctoral Researcher and Project Support Coordinator at the University of Oxford's China Centre, working on the ERC-funded TEXTCOURT project (2019–2023). She holds a DPhil in Chinese Studies from Oxford, a PhD in Chinese and Inner Asian Studies from SOAS, an MPhil in Gender Studies, and a BA in Religious Studies from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

• Current role: Junior Postdoctoral Researcher at China Centre, University of Oxford
• DPhil in Chinese Studies, University of Oxford (2019–2023)
• PhD in Chinese and Inner Asian Studies, SOAS University of London (2017–2019)
• MPhil in Gender Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2015–2017)
• BA in Religious Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2010–2013)

Her research explores representations of the erotic, female agency, and taboos in late imperial Chinese literature. Key themes include Buddhist elements in court theater, female inter-relationships, and the intersection of social status with gender dynamics in pre-modern China.

Recent presentations demonstrate a focus on interdisciplinary approaches combining literary analysis, cultural history, and gender studies. She has presented at institutions including The Chinese University of Hong Kong, University of Central Lancashire, and Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, covering topics like religious worldviews in court theatre and historical perspectives on sexuality.