Yuan Wang

Yuan Wang is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Ripon College. His research focuses on comparative democratization, media politics, cyberpolitics, and the durability of authoritarian regimes, with a particular emphasis on China. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia, an M.A. from the University of International Business and Economics, and a B.A. from Nanjing Tech University.

Education background:

• Ph.D., Political Science, University of Georgia
• M.A., International Business and Economics, University of International Business and Economics
• B.A., Nanjing Tech University

Research Interests:
Explores how authoritarian regimes like China maintain political stability through media, digital communication, and public opinion dynamics. Integrates quantitative and qualitative methodologies to analyze issues such as nationalism, global political economy, and U.S.-East Asia relations.

Teaching:
Offers courses including Global Political Economy, Politics of China, Digital Media and Global Politics, and Data Analysis and Visualization.