Ping Qiu

Ping Qiu is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures at the University of Denver’s College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. Her research and teaching focus on transnational literary and cultural studies, Asian American studies, Chinese diaspora studies, and the Chinese independent film movement. She explores how transnational flows of ideas, people, and goods reshape cultural imagination and challenge essentialist notions of national identity.

Dr. Qiu holds a Ph.D. in American Studies (2018) from Purdue University, with an emphasis on Chinese diaspora and transnational Chinese literary studies. She also completed a Master’s degree in Chinese Language and Culture and participated in professional development workshops such as the World Literature Institute and ACTFL OPI Assessment.

Her teaching portfolio includes courses on Chinese literature, cinema, and Asian American studies, reflecting her commitment to bridging cultural and transnational scholarship. No specific grants, awards, or advising roles are detailed in the provided text.