Xi Chen

Xi Chen is a Professor of Sociology at Quinnipiac University in the College of Arts & Sciences. She holds a PhD from Texas A&M University and a BA from Renmin University of China. Her research integrates traditional sociological methods with cutting-edge geospatial technologies.

Education:

• BA, Renmin University of China
• PhD, Texas A&M University

Professor Chen specializes in social inequality, research methodology, and demography, with particular expertise in spatial analysis and applications of remote sensing data. Her work bridges the gap between quantitative social science and environmental factors, creating novel frameworks for understanding societal transitions.

Key Research Trends:

• Integration of satellite data with sociological research
• Geospatial modeling of inequality patterns
• Methodological innovations in population studies
• Economic and environmental interaction analysis
• Ethnicity mapping and cultural demography

Scientific Recognition:

• Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works Impact Fund Grant

Professor Chen co-manages the prestigious Yale G-Econ Project with 2018 Nobel Laureate in Economics, William Nordhaus. Her affiliations span multiple institutions and her research appears in leading journals across sociology, demography, and environmental science.

Laboratory & Collaborations:

• Co-manager, Yale G-Econ Project