Junyi Cai

Dr Junyi Cai is an Interdisciplinary Lecturer at the University of Sydney's Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD in Gender and Cultural Studies (2023), an MIS in Peace and Conflict Resolution, and a BA (Hons) in Government and International Relations. Her research focuses on gender and politics, student-centered pedagogy, interdisciplinary education, and gender diversity in education. She actively contributes to the China Studies Centre.

Education:

• PhD in Gender and Cultural Studies, University of Sydney (2023)
• MIS in Peace and Conflict Resolution
• BA (Hons) in Government and International Relations

Research emphasizes feminist theory applied to Chinese political structures and cultural contexts. Her work critiques gender representation in Chinese institutions and media, with recent focus on state feminism and women's political participation. She has published in China Story Yearbook and Intersections, and her commentary appears in East Asia Forum and ABC Chinese.

Awards include the 2023 Dean's Citation for Excellence in Tutorials and multiple University of Sydney scholarships. No grants or advising roles are explicitly listed. She collaborates with the China Studies Centre and engages in public discourse through media commentary.