Haichao Wang

Haichao Wang is a Lecturer in Creative and Collaborative Enterprise at the Department of Anthropology, University College London (UCL). Their academic work bridges anthropological inquiry with digital and urban studies, focusing on the intersection of cultural traditions and modern technological shifts in China.

Research Interests:

• Anthropology
• Digital Anthropology
• Urban Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Ethnography
• Social Change

Publications Trends: Wang's research, exemplified by their thesis Tradition in Transition: Urban Hui Muslims and Digital Dynamics in Contemporary China, explores evolving cultural identities among urban Hui Muslim communities and the transformative influence of digital technologies on social and religious practices in contemporary China. This work reflects a focus on urban anthropology, digital culture, and sociocultural adaptation to modernity.

Contact: For correspondence, reach Haichao Wang at haichao.wang.18@ucl.ac.uk.