Haruka Nagao

Haruka Nagao is an Assistant Professor at the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages within the University of Oregon. Their research focuses on health governance, Africa-China relations, gender dynamics, public opinion, soft power diplomacy, and East Asia.

Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary trends: (1) Public Health and Health Governance (e.g., mental health in rural China, prenatal care, vaccine distribution), (2) Political Science and Policy Analysis (e.g., grassroots elections, women's leadership, immigration policy), and (3) International Relations and Diplomacy (e.g., China's global soft power, Africa-China collaborations).

Their work integrates China studies with comparative analysis, addressing intersections between social networks, democratic understanding, and global health politics.