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Dr. Pei-Chun Tsai is an Associate Professor in the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology at Palo Alto University. She previously served as an assistant and later associate professor at Radford University, where she advanced her research and teaching in counseling psychology. She holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Iowa State University and a master’s in Counseling and Counselor Education from Indiana University-Bloomington. PhD in Counseling Psychology – Iowa State University M.S.Ed. in Counseling and Counselor Education – Indiana University Bloomington Bachelor’s Degree – National Taipei University of Education, Taiwan Dr. Tsai’s research centers on strength-based approaches to coping with adversity, particularly among racial and ethnic minorities, international students, and counseling trainees. She investigates how culturally relevant resources such as bicultural competence, collective self-esteem, and supervisory alliances moderate the impact of discrimination and stress on mental health outcomes. Her recent publications reflect a consistent focus on identity, discrimination, and resilience. Across her work, themes of language barriers, racial microaggressions, and acculturative stress emerge, analyzed through the lens of protective coping mechanisms. Her research often employs both quantitative and qualitative methods, with a strong emphasis on culturally sensitive assessment and intervention. Dr. Tsai has been recognized with several awards, including: Outstanding Counseling Psychology Graduate Student Award University Teaching Excellence Award Diversity in Psychological Science Graduate Research Award She is actively involved in mentoring future psychologists and has collaborated on national and international research projects. Currently, she is leading a qualitative study with colleagues from San Francisco University on non-native English-speaking faculty in the U.S., exploring their developmental trajectories and coping strategies. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes empowering students by helping them identify and utilize their personal strengths in clinical practice. Dr. Tsai also maintains strong ties to her cultural roots, often integrating insights from Taiwanese traditions, particularly around food and care, into her personal and professional life.

• Counseling Psychology
• Culturally Relevant Coping Strategies
• Strength-Based Coping
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Emmanuel David serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Women and Gender Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, where his institutional research includes a 2021 study of the university's gender pay gap. His interdisciplinary work bridges transgender studies, Philippine sociocultural analysis, and disaster sociology through decolonial and intersectional frameworks. His research focuses on: Transgender and queer theory in Philippine contexts (e.g., "Transpinay" terminology, "bakla" identity, sonic dimensions of transness) Gendered impacts of disasters, particularly Hurricane Katrina's effects on New Orleans communities Class politics in Metro Manila and Philippine labor studies (e.g., call center industries) Visual culture and art as tools for social justice and political resistance David's publication trajectory (2017-2024) reveals a strategic deepening of transgender studies within Southeast Asian frameworks, moving from broader disaster and labor analyses to concentrated examinations of Philippine transgender communities. His methodology consistently combines ethnographic fieldwork with critical theory, emphasizing embodied experiences and spatial politics while challenging Western-centric academic paradigms. Notable contributions include provincializing transgender studies through archipelagic thinking and analyzing the commodification of trans visibility. While specific grant details and advising activities aren't documented in available sources, David's community-engaged scholarship—evident in studies of Manila pageant cultures and post-Katrina women's groups—demonstrates sustained commitment to grassroots movements and marginalized communities. His work exemplifies how academic research can directly inform institutional equity practices, as shown in his campus-specific gender pay analysis.

• Transgender Studies
• Philippine Queer Theory
• Disaster Sociology
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Howard Y. F. Choy is an Associate Professor of Chinese Languages and Literatures at Wittenberg University. He holds a Ph.D. in comparative literature and humanities from the University of Colorado. His research focuses on modern and contemporary Chinese culture, with a particular emphasis on literary and cultural discourses surrounding history, disease, and environmental humanities. He has held academic positions at Stanford University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Hong Kong Baptist University. Education: Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, University of Colorado Dr. Choy’s research interests span Chinese literature, environmental humanities, and cultural studies. He is the chief editor of the Brill series Hong Kong Culture and Literature and African and Asian Anthropocene , co-editor of Routledge Companion to Yan Lianke , and author of Remapping the Past: Fictions of History in Deng's China . His work frequently intersects with themes of political narratives, historical memory, and socio-cultural pathologies. His recent publications demonstrate a shift toward interdisciplinary environmental studies, particularly in the Global South. He has contributed to positions , American Journal of Chinese Studies , and Asian Theatre Journal , blending literary analysis with anthropological and ecological perspectives. Grants & Advising: No specific grants mentioned, though his editorial roles suggest sustained academic engagement. No advisee names listed. Choy’s academic affiliations include editorial leadership in major academic presses and teaching at prestigious institutions across three continents.

• Modern Chinese Culture
• Contemporary Chinese Literature
• Comparative Literature
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Syrus Solo Jin is the Elihu Rose Scholar in Modern Military History at New York University's Department of History, specializing in U.S. global military power and imperial history. He earned his PhD from the University of Chicago in 2025 with a dissertation titled "To Make an Army: Militarized Modernity, Advisors, and the Genesis of US Global Power, 1945-1963" that passed with distinction. His research critically examines America's military empire through intersecting lenses of race, culture, and development, with concentrated expertise in U.S.-East Asian relations and the Korean War. Jin's work exposes how military advisors shaped Cold War power structures while interrogating orientalism's legacy in contemporary security practices. Publications across Diplomatic History, Journal of American-East Asian Relations, and Foreign Policy Magazine reveal consistent analytical threads: the cultural mechanics of U.S. military-building in Korea and the Philippines, interpreter-mediated empire during the Korean War, and historical continuities in foreign student policy. His scholarship bridges academic rigor with public discourse through accessible media commentary. Jin's scholarly recognition includes: National Fellowship from the Jefferson Scholars Foundation (2023-2025) SHAFR Samuel Flagg Bemis Dissertation Research Grant (2022) As an emerging scholar, Jin focuses on publishing his dissertation research while developing new projects on nuclear culture and military modernization. His work demonstrates how historical analysis of militarized modernity informs current debates about U.S. global power.

• America in the World
• U.S. military building
• U.S.-East Asian relations
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Mara Scanlon is a Professor of English at the University of Mary Washington , with a focus on poetry, literature of the First World War, ethics and literature, women's studies, digital humanities, and modern poetry . Her academic journey began with a B.A. from the University of Virginia and continued with M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison . Education: B.A., University of Virginia M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison Scanlon’s research explores dialogic poetry, ethical engagement in literature, and the intersection of digital humanities with literary tourism . Her published works analyze topics such as gender identity in Rebecca West’s The Return of the Soldier , Bakhtinian theory in H.D. and Walcott , and postcolonial identity in Sara Suleri’s Meatless Days . Recent publications include an investigation into Walt Whitman’s influence on digital age tourism and a reevaluation of beauty in Mary Borden’s World War I poetry . Her scholarship has appeared in The Journal of Modern Literature, College Literature, and World Literature Today , among others. Scientific Awards and Grants: Scanlon has received the Donald Glover Award for Excellence in Teaching in English (2021-2023) and the Grellet C. Simpson Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (2014) . She co-edited a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant for the Looking for Whitman digital humanities project.

• Poetry
• Literature of the First World War
• Ethics and Literature
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Dong Yang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chinese and Japanese at Grinnell College, where he teaches Chinese language, classical Chinese, and interdisciplinary courses on Chinese thought and cinema. His academic work bridges comparative intellectual history and global film studies, with a focus on Chinese engagements with Western modernity and avant-garde aesthetics. His research interests include: Comparative intellectual history of China and the West Theoretical reinterpretation of Chinese texts using poststructuralist frameworks Chinese-language art cinema and its relationship to French New Wave and Euro-American neo-avant-garde traditions Emotion, visuality, and aesthetics in modern and contemporary Chinese cultural production Gender, psychoanalysis, and female subjectivity in Greater China’s literary and cinematic works East Asian animation from analog to AI-driven forms Although no publications are listed in the provided text, his recent course topics—such as A Comparative Introduction to East Asian Animation , Chinese Women: Past and Present , and Chinese Cinema in Chinese! —suggest a strong scholarly trajectory integrating media studies, literary analysis, and philosophical inquiry. His pedagogical approach emphasizes comparative, interdisciplinary, and critical perspectives. Dong Yang has taught a wide range of courses across levels, including: Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Chinese language Classical Chinese through Zhuangzi Modern China through Literature and Film Special topics seminars on female identities and East Asian animation He actively mentors students and invites them to explore underexamined ideas and images in Chinese thought and visual culture from diverse angles. His recent course offerings indicate a dynamic and evolving research agenda at the intersection of philosophy, film, and cultural theory.

• Comparative Intellectual History
• Global Avant-Garde Cinema
• Chinese Intellectual History
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Rudra Aryal is an Associate Professor of Physics at Franklin Pierce University's College of Health & Natural Sciences. He specializes in atmospheric physics and environmental health, focusing on aerosol microphysical and optical properties. B.S. in Physics, Geology, and Math from Trichandra College Nepal M.S. in Physics from Tribhuvan University and University of Miami Ph.D. in Physics from University of Miami Dr. Aryal teaches General Physics, Calculus-Based Physics, and atmospheric science courses, while advising Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Zeta Mathematics Society. His research examines aerosol impacts on climate change through optical property analysis and long-range transport modeling. He actively participates in professional societies including American Physical Society, American Geophysical Union, and American Association for Aerosol Research. Dr. Aryal has presented at numerous conferences including the European Geosciences Union and Fall AGU meetings.

• Climate Science
• Atmospheric Physics
• Environmental Health
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Dhanya Babu is an Adjunct Lecturer in the International Criminal Justice program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York (CUNY), where she is also a doctoral candidate in the Department of Criminal Justice. She holds advanced degrees in criminal justice, criminology, and victimology from institutions in the U.S., India, and Japan. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Criminal Justice (ongoing), John Jay College of Criminal Justice / Graduate Center, CUNY (2019–present) M.A. in International Crime and Justice, John Jay College, CUNY (2017–2019) M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration, University of Madras, India (2012–2014) Postgraduate Diploma in Victimology and Victim Assistance, Tokiwa International Victimology Institute, Japan (2014) B.A. in Economics, St. Joseph’s College, University of Calicut, India (2008–2011) Her research centers on queer criminology , decolonial perspectives in criminal justice , and intersectional approaches to gender-based violence , with a particular focus on the experiences of transwomen (thirunangai) in Chennai, India. She critiques Western-centric models and advocates for inclusive, culturally grounded understandings of harm, justice, and policing. Her work emphasizes structural inequalities rooted in caste, gender, sexuality, and race. The recent scholarly articles reflect a consistent trajectory exploring LGBTQ+ identities, violence resistance, policing experiences, and epistemic justice. They are published in interdisciplinary journals spanning criminology, family studies, sexuality, and social justice, indicating a strong commitment to bridging academic disciplines and amplifying marginalized voices. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Norman Cutler Award for Research in South India Junior Research Fellowship, American Institute of Indian Studies Outstanding Alumna Award, St Joseph’s College Irinjalakuda Entrepreneurial Lead, NSF I-Corps National Innovation Network Graduate Student Excellence Award in International Criminal Justice Junior Research Fellowship and NET for Assistant Professor, UGC India Kalalaya Ratna Award, University of Calicut Star of Excellence Award, instituted by President APJ Abdul Kalam Dhanya has taught courses including Criminology (SOC 203) , Gender Issues in International Criminal Justice (SOC 333) , Foundations of Scholarship in International Criminal Justice (ICJ 310) , and Gender and Politics (POL 237) . She previously worked as a human trafficking investigator for the International Justice Mission in India, bringing practical field experience into her academic work. While there is no explicit mention of advising graduate students, her role as a lecturer and researcher suggests mentorship activities. Her involvement in the NSF I-Corps program indicates engagement with innovation and applied research aimed at preventing interpersonal violence. She is fluent in English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil, enhancing her cross-cultural research capabilities.

• Queer Criminology
• Decolonial Criminology
• Intersectionality
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JoAnna Poblete is an Associate Professor of History in the Department of History at Claremont Graduate University, part of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. She specializes in U.S. imperialism, colonialism, migration, labor, and environmental and indigenous histories, with a regional focus on the Pacific, Caribbean, and unincorporated U.S. territories. Her educational background includes a PhD and MA in History from UCLA and a BA from the University of California, Davis. PhD, History, UCLA MA, History, UCLA BA, University of California, Davis Her research lies at the intersection of colonialism, identity, and environmental justice. She employs oral history and comparative methodologies to examine the lived experiences of colonized peoples in Hawai‘i, American Sāmoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Her work bridges Asian-American, Pacific Islander, and Caribbean studies, emphasizing the interconnectedness of U.S. imperial practices across regions. Her publications reflect a consistent focus on labor, gender, environment, and indigenous resistance. Her recent articles explore women’s activism in St. Croix, marine practices in American Sāmoa, and Filipinx American identity. Her books, Islanders in the Empire and Balancing the Tides , demonstrate a deep engagement with comparative colonial labor systems and environmental policy under U.S. imperialism. She has received significant recognition for her scholarship and teaching: Best Book Award in History, Association for Asian American Studies (2018) Faculty Diversity Award for Outstanding Teaching, Claremont Colleges (2018) Poblete has secured research support for her projects, including public digital archives such as the St. Croix Community Health Archive. She mentors graduate students and teaches courses in oral history, Pacific worlds, immigration, and environmental indigeneity. Her work is widely disseminated through open-access publishing and public scholarship, including podcast interviews on the New Books Network. She leads research initiatives centered on community health in the U.S. Virgin Islands and maintains a public digital archive to preserve and share local knowledge. Her projects often involve collaboration with affected communities, reflecting a commitment to ethical and engaged scholarship.

• Colonialism and Empire
• U.S. Imperialism
• Migration and Labor
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Martin William Mittelstadt is Professor of New Testament at Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, where he has taught since 2000. He specializes in Pentecostal biblical hermeneutics, with a particular focus on Luke-Acts, spiritual formation, and theological interpretation within charismatic traditions. He holds a PhD from Marquette University and is a recognized leader in Pentecostal scholarship. PhD, Marquette University (2000) M.Div., Providence Theological Seminary (1990) B.Th., Horizon College and University of Winnipeg (1986) Mittelstadt's research centers on the interpretation of Luke-Acts in Pentecostal contexts, pneumatology, biblical hermeneutics, and the intersection of theology with peace, justice, and ecumenism. His work bridges academic rigor and spiritual vitality, emphasizing how Scripture shapes Pentecostal identity and ethics. He is especially known for tracing the evolution of Pentecostal scholarship in response to mainstream biblical criticism. His recent publications reflect a deep engagement with reception history, interdenominational dialogue (notably Mennonite-Pentecostal convergence), and the ethical implications of Pentecostal theology. The trend across his articles and books shows a consistent commitment to grounding charismatic experience in sound biblical exegesis while expanding its relevance to global and contemporary issues. Orville and Jewel Mills Young Faculty Award (2006) Foundation for Pentecostal Scholarship Book of the Year (2011) Higher Goals Awards – Critical Review Category (2014) Mittelstadt has advised numerous students and contributed to academic formation through teaching, mentorship, and participation in scholarly societies. He has received research recognition and grants supporting his publications and lectures. He is a past president of the Society of Pentecostal Studies and actively contributes to ecumenical dialogue, particularly in Catholic-Pentecostal relations. He is involved in several academic and community-based initiatives, including co-chairing the local Catholic/Pentecostal Dialogue in Springfield and advocating for alternatives to the death penalty through 'Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty.' His work reflects a holistic commitment to scholarship, faith, and social engagement.

• New Testament Studies
• Pentecostal Theology
• Luke-Acts
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Jiangtao Harry Gu is an Assistant Professor of Media and Society at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where he has been a faculty member since 2020. He is affiliated with the Department of Media and Society within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and his office is located in Demarest Hall. Position: Assistant Professor of Media and Society Institution: Hobart and William Smith Colleges Department: Department of Media and Society Joined Faculty: 2020 Office: Demarest Hall Dr. Gu earned his Ph.D. from the University of Rochester and completed his undergraduate studies at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. His academic foundation supports his interdisciplinary engagement in media, culture, and visual studies. Ph.D.: University of Rochester B.A.: Hobart and William Smith Colleges Jiangtao Harry Gu's research and teaching focus on visual and media cultures, particularly within Asian and Asian American contexts. His scholarly interests include film and television studies, photography, and digital or new media, reflecting a strong commitment to understanding how media shapes cultural identity and social discourse. His courses engage students in critical analysis of documentary forms, experimental cinema, and media production for social change. While no publications or scientific awards are listed in the available text, his course offerings such as MDSC 303 (History of Documentary) and MDSC 315 (Documentary Production for Social Change) suggest an applied and socially engaged approach to media scholarship. His expertise in digital and new media further positions him at the intersection of technological innovation and cultural critique. Dr. Gu has not been mentioned in relation to advising graduate students, receiving grants, or leading a lab or research team. There is no indication of part-time status, emeritus rank, or prior affiliation as former staff. He appears to be an active, full-time faculty member contributing to both teaching and curriculum development in media studies.

• Asian/Asian American Visual Culture
• Film/Television
• Photography
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Yii-Jan Lin is an Associate Professor of New Testament at Yale Divinity School, Yale University, where she teaches and conducts research at the intersection of biblical studies, critical theory, and cultural politics. Her work bridges textual scholarship with contemporary social issues, particularly concerning race, gender, immigration, and affect. Education: Ph.D., New Testament, Religious Studies, Yale University M.A., New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School M.A., English Literature, University of Chicago B.A., English Literature, Pomona College Professor Lin’s research centers on the Book of Revelation , textual criticism , and the politics of biblical interpretation . She explores how metaphors of race, family, and biological inheritance shape scholarly practices in New Testament studies. Her recent work investigates the cultural construction of cuteness and its affective power in religious and political discourse. She also examines how apocalyptic imagery is mobilized in debates over immigration and national identity. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary engagement, combining biblical scholarship with insights from critical race theory, gender studies, affect theory, and postcolonial critique. The articles span topics from the genealogy of textual criticism to the emotional rhetoric of Revelation, reflecting a deep commitment to decolonizing and democratizing biblical interpretation. Scientific Awards and Honors: Elected Member, Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas Co-chair, Minoritized Criticism and Biblical Interpretation Section, Society of Biblical Literature Steering Committee, Ethnic Chinese Biblical Colloquium Steering Committee, New Testament Textual Criticism Section, SBL Steering Committee, Bible in America Section, SBL Editorial Board, Journal of Biblical Literature Professor Lin actively contributes to academic governance and inclusive scholarship. She advises graduate students and participates in multiple research networks, including the Greco-Roman Lunch and the Ancient Societies Workshop. She has received external funding and fellowships supporting her research on immigration and apocalypse. Her current projects include further exploration of scripturalization, affect, and the political theology of inclusion. She is affiliated with the Society of Asian Biblical Studies and the European Association of Biblical Studies, and her work appears in leading journals such as Journal of Biblical Literature , Early Christianity , and TC: A Journal of Biblical Textual Criticism .

• New Testament Studies
• Textual Criticism
• Biblical Interpretation
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Joanna Cohen, PhD, MHSc, is the Bloomberg Professor of Disease Prevention and Chair of the Department of Health, Behavior and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health . She directs the Institute for Global Tobacco Control and has led tobacco policy research for over 30 years, focusing on tobacco control, public health policy, and policy evaluation. Her work examines tobacco industry strategies, health communication, and behavioral interventions to reduce tobacco use. Education: PhD in Health Policy (University of North Carolina, 1999), MHSc in Community Health (University of Toronto, 1992) Research Trends: Her recent work includes studies on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), tobacco pricing, warning labels, flavor chemicals, and global policy implementation. Key collaborations span the U.S., Vietnam, Mexico, and Bangladesh. 2025: ENDS dependence, bidi pack perception 2024: Tobacco taxation, PMI funding models 2023: Menthol regulation Scientific Awards: Recipient of multiple teaching and mentoring awards, including the 2004 Robin Badgley Award and 2000 APHA Mentor of the Year. Projects: Leads the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use, the VAPER Study, and Tobacco Pack Surveillance System (TPackSS), with a focus on reducing inequalities in tobacco control.

• tobacco control
• public health policy
• tobacco industry
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Anoshay Fazal is a Graduate Teaching Fellow and PhD researcher at Liverpool Law School, University of Liverpool. She teaches on the Equity and Trusts module and serves as the PGR Representative (Law). Holding an LLB (Hons) and LLM (with Merit) from the University of London, her expertise spans constitutionalism, legal history, and international human rights law with a focus on the Global South. Education: LLM (with Merit) in Law and Development, University of London LLB (Hons), University of London Her research critically examines citizenship laws, statelessness, and the rights of Afghan refugees in Pakistan. Recent publications include a chapter in Statelessness, governance, and the problem of citizenship (2021). She has contributed to projects on refugee rights, business and human rights, and child rights with organizations like UNHCR Pakistan and the American Bar Association. Key Projects: Co-authored studies on 'Fair Representation in Justice Sector' with Women in Law Initiative Pakistan Assisted in training 100+ female law students/lawyers (2024) Contributed to the Impact of COVID-19 on Stateless Communities in Pakistan report (2021) Anoshay's work bridges legal scholarship and policy, addressing systemic inequities faced by marginalized populations. She currently advises the Lahore Education and Research Network (LEARN).

• International Human Rights Law
• Statelessness and Citizenship
• Legal History
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Adam LIU is an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore affiliated with the Centre for Asian Governance (CAG). Holding a PhD in Political Science from Stanford University, he specializes in Chinese politics and political economy with interdisciplinary methodological approaches. Education: PhD in Political Science, Stanford University LIU's research centers on authoritarian political systems, Chinese domestic and foreign policy, political culture, and the political economy of banking and debt in China. His award-winning dissertation examines market-building within authoritarian institutions, and his forthcoming book Authoritarian Markets: The Political Economy of Bank Proliferation in China (Cornell University Press) expands this work. He teaches courses including Research Methods in International Affairs and The Political Economy of Reform in China. His publication portfolio reveals a consistent focus on Chinese public opinion regarding US-China relations, Taiwan policy, and European perceptions, alongside economic analyses of banking systems and local government debt. LIU frequently employs survey experiments and quantitative methods to investigate political behavior within authoritarian contexts, with recent work appearing in top journals like Social Science Research and Chinese Journal of International Politics . Scientific Awards: 2020 BRICS Economic Research Award (including INR 1.5 million prize, citation, and medal) No information about student advising or grant funding is provided in available materials. LIU actively contributes to the Centre for Asian Governance (CAG) at NUS, participating in research initiatives covering major power relations, globalization, geopolitics of technology, and Southeast Asian international relations through publications like the China-India Brief and ASEAN Bulletin .

• Political Economy
• Chinese Politics
• Authoritarian Politics
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