Shoon Lio

Shoon Lio is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology at Nebraska Wesleyan University (NWU). His work focuses on interdisciplinary research in collective memory, national identity, and community resilience, particularly in the context of natural disasters and health crises like the impact of COVID-19 on African American and Southeast Asian communities in Mobile, Alabama. He also studies foodie culture and gentrification. Lio holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of California-Riverside and a BA from the University of California-San Diego, where he graduated with distinction in Sociology. His research emphasizes community-based participatory methods.

• Education:
• B.A. in Sociology, University of California-San Diego (with minors in Political Science and Scientific Perspective)
• M.A. and Ph.D. in Sociology, University of California-Riverside

His research interests blend qualitative approaches with sociological theory, examining how marginalized communities navigate systemic challenges. Beyond academia, Lio enjoys cooking, reading science fiction (e.g., works by John Connolly, Octavia Butler), and watching shows like Doctor Who and K-Dramas.