Feng Hao

Feng Hao is an Associate Professor and Graduate Director in the Department of Sociology & Interdisciplinary Social Sciences at the University of South Florida (USF), affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Washington State University (2015) and has over a decade of academic experience, including roles as Assistant Professor (2016–2022) and Visiting Lecturer at the University of Richmond (2015–2016).

His research focuses on environmental sociology, public opinion dynamics, climate change drivers, and renewable energy adoption. Key areas include environmental behavior, risk perception, and quantitative methods. Dr. Hao has secured over $5M in grants, including major awards like the 2024 USF Outstanding Research Achievement Award and multiple interdisciplinary research grants. His work has been featured in outlets like NPJ Natural Hazards and Risk, Energy Research & Social Science, and Health & Place.

Teaching expertise spans graduate courses in quantitative methods and environmental sociology, as well as undergraduate courses on globalization, environmental policy, and research methods. He advises graduate students and serves on editorial boards for journals like Society & Natural Resources and Environmental Impact Assessment Review. Media coverage highlights his insights on climate policy, pandemic responses, and renewable energy trends in Florida and nationally.

Notable contributions include analyzing public attitudes toward the Inflation Reduction Act, tracking climate refugee discourse, and evaluating EV adoption barriers. His interdisciplinary collaborations span environmental science, public health, and engineering, reflecting a commitment to addressing complex societal challenges through empirical research.