Shaoni Wang

Dr. Shaoni Wang is a Researcher at the University College Groningen, Department of Social Sciences. She serves as Director of Academic Staff and focuses on computational modeling of social systems, particularly agent-based simulations examining opinion dynamics, social complexity, and group behavior. Her work bridges social sciences with interdisciplinary approaches like operations research and psychology.

Key projects include the EU-funded INCITE-DEM (Inclusive Citizenship) project and the Erasmus+ ActIPLEx initiative addressing youth social polarization through education. Her research emphasizes understanding collective phenomena through individual behavior analysis, with applications in market dynamics, democratic innovation, and sustainable governance.

• Expertise: Agent-based modelling, opinion dynamics, social simulation frameworks
• Collaborations: Cross-disciplinary projects with global partners
• Involvement: Leadership in academic staff development programs

Her publications explore topics ranging from task allocation strategies to polarization mitigation, using innovative computational methods to inform policy and community engagement strategies.