MING WEN

Ming Wen is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Utah, affiliated with the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Previously, they held roles as Assistant Professor (2003-2008) and Associate Professor (2008-2013) in the same department. They hold a BS in Information Science from Peking University (1989), an MS in Statistics (1999), and a PhD in Sociology (2003), both from the University of Chicago. Proficient in English and Mandarin.

Research focuses on social determinants of health and human development across life courses, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Notable grants include studies on neighborhood effects (NIH National Cancer Institute, 2010-2016), undocumented immigrant integration (Russell Sage Foundation, 2008-2010), and youth development (Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation, 2016-2017).

Award highlights include the Superior Senior Research Award (2015) and Teaching Fellowship (2007). Community engagement includes co-founding a free tennis program for Tongan and Chinese youth in Salt Lake City (2013).

Grants span health disparities, ethics in clinical trials, and sociocultural influences on cardiovascular risk. Over 20 years of academic leadership in sociology and public health.