Shenshen Cai

Shenshen Cai is a Lecturer in Chinese Studies at Monash University, specializing in contemporary Chinese popular culture. She holds a PhD in Contemporary Chinese Popular Culture from Griffith University, a Master of Journalism and Mass Communication from Griffith University, and a Bachelor of Economics from Renmin University of China.

• Current affiliation: Monash University
• Education: Griffith University (PhD, MA), Renmin University of China (BA)

Her research spans interdisciplinary intersections of Chinese literature, media, film, television, theater, folklore, gender, and celebrity studies. Notably, she positions herself as a 'transdisciplinarian' transcending conventional academic boundaries.

Recent research outputs include analyses of celebrity activism, Xiangsheng (crosstalk) performance revival, and gender dynamics in Chinese media. She has edited and authored monographs on female celebrities and contemporary cultural phenomena, focusing on moral transgressions, social justice, and public discourse.

Shenshen actively engages in academic collaboration, notably co-developing teaching and research initiatives between Monash University and the University of Warwick. She participates in international conferences and contributes expert commentary to media outlets on topics ranging from digital celebrity culture to societal challenges in China.