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Angela Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (ChEMS) at Michigan State University's College of Engineering. She joined the faculty in January 2025. Her research focuses on sustainable nanomaterials and biological strategies to regulate microbiomes, addressing climate change through enhanced plant resilience for food security and bioenergy, reduction of agricultural chemicals, and bioremediation. The Chen Lab explores plant-microbe communication and employs nanotechnology and synthetic biology to control these interactions. Education: Postdoc in Microbiology and Plant Pathology, University of California, Riverside (2024) Ph.D. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2021, 2020) B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University (2015) Research Interests: Angela Chen bridges nanotechnology and microbiology to develop sustainable solutions for environmental and agricultural challenges. Her work emphasizes cross-kingdom RNA trafficking, extracellular vesicle-mediated communication, and engineered materials for microbiome regulation. She also explores synthetic biology applications to enhance plant-microbe interactions for ecological resilience. Awards and Honors: USDA-NIFA AFRI Postdoctoral Fellowship (2023) Cornell NIH FIRST Future Faculty Symposium (2023) IS-MPMI Shimamoto Travel Award (2023) NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2015) Advising and Grants: While specific grant details are not listed, her research aligns with USDA-NIFA priorities and demonstrates a focus on interdisciplinary sustainability solutions. She has mentored collaborative projects involving plant-microbe systems and nanomaterial design. Labs/Teams: The Chen Lab at MSU drives innovation in sustainable nanomaterials and microbiome engineering, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations across engineering, biology, and environmental science disciplines.

• Nanotechnology
• Microbiology
• Environmental Science
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Kim McDonough is a Professor in Applied Linguistics at Concordia University's Department of Education since 2010. Her research focuses on psycholinguistic approaches to second language acquisition, classroom-based interaction studies, and task-based language teaching.

• Second Language Acquisition
• Psycholinguistics
• Task-Based Language Teaching
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Inder Marwah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at McMaster University, with appointments at the Institute for Globalization and the Human Condition and the Centre for Global Peace, Justice and Health. His research bridges political theory, anticolonialism, and imperial critique. Education: PhD in Political Science from the University of Toronto; postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Chicago His scholarly focus includes: Anticolonial Darwinism in South Asia Kantian and Millian responses to race, gender, and empire Decolonial theory and South Asian intellectual history Hybrid frameworks merging natural/human sciences with political thought Recent projects: Evolution Against Empire (SSHRC Insight Development Grant): Analyzes Darwinism as an anticolonial tool Gandhi’s Politics of Service (SSHRC Insight Grant): Reinterprets Gandhi’s constructive decolonial vision Key scientific contributions: Co-edited collection on Gandhi’s political writings Author of Liberalism, Diversity and Domination (2019) Published in journals like American Political Science Review, Perspectives on Politics, and Kantian Review Teaching areas: Anticolonial/Decolonial Theory Marxism and Indian Political Thought Liberalism and Imperialism

• Imperialism
• Race
• Anticolonialism
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Guangzhen Wu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology & Criminology at the University of Utah , with faculty affiliations at the Asia Center and Office of Undergraduate Research . He holds a PhD in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Washington State University (United States). His research bridges criminological theory , quantitative analysis of crime data , and cross-cultural comparisons of policing and legal systems. Education PhD in Criminal Justice and Criminology, Washington State University, United States MA in Criminal Justice and Criminology, Washington State University, United States Dr. Wu’s work focuses on three core areas: (1) police ethics and integrity across organizational and cultural contexts, (2) empirical analysis of marijuana legalization impacts on crime rates, incarceration disparities, and law enforcement dynamics, and (3) theoretical extensions of criminological frameworks to non-Western societies through data-driven studies. His research integrates sociological, psychological, and public health perspectives to address crime and justice issues. Recent publications examine police legitimacy in urban China , racial disparities in cannabis-related incarceration , and machine learning applications to police integrity instruments . His work has been featured in top journals like The British Journal of Criminology , Justice Quarterly , and Journal of Experimental Criminology , with media coverage in The Washington Post and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime World Drug Report . Scientific awards include: 2023 Junior Scholar Award (American Sociological Association Section on Drugs & Society) 2024 Superior Teaching Award (University of Utah College of Social and Behavioral Science) Multiple Research Travel Awards (University of Utah Asia Center, 2021-2024) Teaching activities include courses in Introductory Criminal Justice , Police and Society , Research Methods , and Dissertation Proseminar , spanning 2018-2024. He serves on professional boards including the Asian Criminological Society (Executive Board, 2022) and Center for Medical Cannabis Research (Steering Committee, 2023).

• Criminology
• Crime and Social Justice
• Crime Policy
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Christopher T. Fan is an Associate Professor of English at the University of California, Irvine, with courtesy appointments in Asian American Studies and East Asian Studies. He directs UCI Global Asias and co-directs the Geographers at UCI Research Cluster alongside Prof. Yousuf Al-Bulushi. As a senior editor at Hyphen magazine (which he co-founded) and editorial board member for American Literary History, he bridges academic and public scholarship in Asian/American cultural production. His academic credentials include a PhD in English Literature from UC Berkeley and a UC Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship at UC Riverside. From 2023-2024, he held a Mellon New Directions Fellowship focused on human geography and Taiwan studies. Dr. Fan’s research examines 20th/21st century Anglophone and Asian/American cultural production through lenses of transnationalism, speculative fiction, and Taiwan studies. His work interrogates Northeast Asian political economy, techno-orientalism, and semiconductor history, as evidenced by his 2024 monograph Asian American Fiction After 1965 and co-edited volume Techno-Orientalism 2.0 (2025). Current book projects analyze China’s rise in fiction/film and Taiwan’s semiconductor industry. His 15 most recent publications (2013-2025) reveal consistent engagement with Asian American literary traditions, transnational political economy, and speculative futures. Key patterns include critiques of techno-orientalism, explorations of Taiwan’s cultural-technological nexus, and analyses of economic mobility narratives within imperial contexts. His scholarly recognition includes: Mellon New Directions Fellow (2023-2024) UC Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Dr. Fan mentors graduate students in English and related programs, with research supported by fellowships including the Mellon award. His publications in venues like American Literary History and Los Angeles Review of Books demonstrate interdisciplinary reach across literary studies, cultural theory, and public humanities. Through UCI Global Asias and the Geographers Research Cluster, he cultivates collaborative spaces for scholars examining Asia-Pacific interconnectedness. These initiatives host workshops, speaker series, and publication projects that integrate human geography with diaspora studies, political economy, and cultural analysis.

• Asian American Literature
• Transnational Cultural Studies
• Speculative Fiction
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Sunniva Engh is a Professor of Modern History at the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History , University of Oslo. Her research bridges political, social, and medical history with transnational and international dimensions. Education: D.Phil. (2006) and M.Phil. (2000) in Modern/Economic History from the University of Oxford. Her expertise spans: International development cooperation and global health governance Scandinavian-Indian family planning collaborations Nordic model of society and its global export India-China-Myanmar strategic dynamics Recent work focuses on Nordic civil society (co-edited 2025 Routledge book), population control in Cold War contexts, and Norway's transition from aid recipient to donor. She leads the Nordic Civil Societies project (UiO-funded) and co-leads The Sustainability Lab (HK-dir funding). Teaching includes courses on international history, Nordic model, and global health. Active in media communication and public debates on Asian security, global governance, and sustainable development.

• Modern History
• International Development Cooperation
• Global Health Governance
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Dr. Russell Mark Jeung is a Professor in the Asian American Studies Department at San Francisco State University, where he also serves as the AAS Major/Minor Advisor. He holds office in EP 420 and can be contacted via phone or email. Dr. Jeung joined SFSU in 2002 after teaching at Foothill College and working in community organizations. Education includes a Ph.D. in Sociology from UC Berkeley (2000), an M.A. in Education from Stanford University, and a B.A. in Human Biology/Child Development from Stanford. His research explores the intersections of race, religion, and social movements within Asian American communities, with emphasis on public policy impacts, community development, and religious identity. His work employs community-based participatory methods, engaging students in applied research that addresses systemic issues like discrimination through initiatives such as Stop AAPI Hate. Publications predominantly analyze religion, identity formation, and diaspora experiences across Asian American subgroups. Recent thematic trends include generational shifts in religious practice, comparative immigrant adaptation, and the role of activism in ethnic studies development. Honors and Awards: TIME 100 Most Influential People (2021) Presidential Sabbatical Award (2014) Fulbright Scholarship (2008) Multiple grants including Haas Foundation Creative Works Fund and Luce Grant He advises undergraduate majors/minors and coordinates community-based projects. Grants support documentary production ( The Oak Park Story ) and research on housing justice, refugee advocacy, and anti-racism initiatives. As founder of Stop AAPI Hate, he leads coalition-building with organizations like Chinese for Affirmative Action. Dr. Jeung actively mentors student groups (Asian Student Union, Asian American Christian Fellowship) and serves on campus committees including Graduate Council and Academic Program Review.

• Sociology of Race
• Sociology of Religion
• Social Movements
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Aki Roberts is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), based in Bolton Hall 740 with contact email aki@uwm.edu. Roberts conducts empirical research in criminology, specializing in crime clearance mechanisms, racial disparities in victimization, and police-citizen interactions using large-scale datasets like NIBRS. Research interests include: Criminology and criminal justice systems Race/ethnicity in crime patterns Victim-offender dynamics Police diversity and investigative outcomes Homicide clearance trends Methodological innovations in crime data analysis Roberts has also published comparative work on Japan's postwar homicide trajectories and structural analyses of university systems. Recent publications (2020-2025) reveal intensified focus on pandemic-era anti-Asian hate crimes, police diversity impacts on minority victim clearance, and methodological refinements in handling missing crime data. Roberts consistently examines how jurisdictional constraints and incident-specific factors affect crime resolution, with recurring emphasis on victim race as a critical variable in clearance disparities. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in source materials. Advising and Grants: No student advisement records or grant funding details were provided in available documentation.

• Criminology
• Criminal Justice
• Race and Ethnicity
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Andrew O’Donohue serves as a nonresident scholar in Carnegie’s Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program and holds the Carl J. Friedrich Fellowship in Harvard University’s Department of Government as a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. His academic affiliation centers on Harvard’s Department of Government where he pursues doctoral research. His educational trajectory includes an AB from Harvard College and current PhD candidacy at Harvard University, reflecting deep institutional roots in political science training. O’Donohue’s research program critically examines democratic backsliding through the lenses of political polarization and law-politics interactions, with concentrated regional expertise in Turkey, Israel, and the broader Middle East. His work systematically analyzes how polarization weakens democratic institutions across diverse political contexts, emphasizing executive-judiciary conflicts and societal fragmentation. His 13 publications from 2019-2025 reveal consistent thematic focus on democratic erosion mechanisms, with recent work intensifying examination of U.S. judicial crises and Middle Eastern authoritarian consolidation. Geographic analysis spans North America, Asia, and the Middle East, demonstrating methodological breadth in comparative democratization studies. His scholarly recognition includes prestigious fellowships: Carl J. Friedrich Fellowship (Harvard University) National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship O’Donohue secures significant research funding through competitive fellowships supporting global democracy analysis. He maintains productive collaborations with scholars like Thomas Carothers across multi-year projects, co-authoring books and policy reports on polarization. As Carnegie nonresident scholar, he contributes to expert teams addressing democratic governance challenges through transnational research networks.

• Democratic Backsliding
• Political Polarization
• Law and Politics
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Jules Naudet is a CNRS research fellow at the Center for Indian and South Asian Studies (CEIAS) at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS). Previously, he conducted postdoctoral research at the Research Team on Social Inequalities (ERIS) at the Maurice Halbwachs Center and worked at CSH in New Delhi where he directed the "Politics and Society" division. Dr. Naudet serves on the editorial board of the SAMAJ journal and co-edits "La Vie des Idées." He co-directs the "Sociology of Inequalities in India" seminar with Joël Cabalion, Mathieu Ferry, Odile Henry, and Olivier Roueff. Naudet's research centers on social inequalities and economic elites in India, with particular focus on caste systems and social mobility. His scholarly work spans sociology, political science, and South Asian studies, examining how traditional social structures interact with modern economic forces. His recent publications reveal an expanding interest in digital sociology, investigating how technological changes reshape social organization and political power dynamics. This represents an evolution from his earlier work on caste systems to include contemporary digital transformations, demonstrating his ability to bridge historical analysis with current sociological inquiry. His publication record indicates consistent scholarly productivity with works spanning from 2009 to the present, showing particular concentration in the last five years. The thematic diversity of his work—ranging from caste studies to digital revolution impacts—reflects his interdisciplinary approach to understanding social phenomena across different contexts. Naudet completed his education at Sciences Po and the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations, earning a doctorate in sociology. His academic trajectory demonstrates sustained focus on social stratification with geographical specialization in India, while increasingly adopting comparative perspectives that connect Indian society with Western contexts.

• Sociology
• Social Inequalities
• Indian Society
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Lori Meeks is an Associate Professor of Religion and East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Southern California (USC), affiliated with the USC School of Religion. Her research explores the intersection of gender, religion, and social history in premodern Japan, with a focus on women's roles in Buddhist monasticism, textual traditions, and cultural practices. She holds a B.A. in Religion from Columbia University and a Ph.D. in East Asian Religions from Princeton University. Her scholarly interests include: Women, gender, and religious authority in East Asia Buddhist monastic traditions and their social impact Historical analysis of Japanese literature and cultural narratives Gendered ideologies in religious texts and popular practices Meeks' publications consistently address themes of female agency in religious contexts, evolving monastic practices, and the transmission of Buddhist ideologies across medieval East Asia. Her recent work examines ritual authenticity, female divinity, and the sociocultural dimensions of Buddhist texts. Awards and Honors: John Whitney Hall Book Prize (2012) American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship (2011) Mellon Graduate Mentoring Award (2015-2016) USC EMSI Faculty Fellowship (2013) USC Teaching Award (2005-2006) She has held significant administrative roles including Director of the USC School of Religion (2014-2017) and Director of Undergraduate Studies for Religion (2011-2013). Meeks contributes to academic leadership through editorial positions with journals including Buddhist Studies Review and Oxford Bibliographies Online .

• Women, Gender, and Religion
• Religious and Social History of Japan
• Women’s History in East Asia
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Airan Liu is an Associate Professor at the Center for Social Research within the Guanghua School of Management at Peking University . Her work bridges sociology, public policy, and statistics, focusing on early life inequality and child development. Education: PhD in Sociology and Public Policy (University of Michigan, 2017), MS in Statistics (University of Michigan, 2014), BA in Sociology and Economics (Peking University, 2011) Research Interests include: Child development and inequality production in early life courses Well-being and development of Asian American youth Quantitative methodology for causal inference in longitudinal data Comparative studies of child development in China and other social contexts She also engages in data collection on social mobility perceptions in China. For detailed publications and projects, visit her external website .

• Child Development
• Social Inequality
• Asian American Studies
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Shuhita Bhattacharjee is Assistant Professor of English Literature and Gender & Sexuality Studies in the Department of Liberal Arts and an Affiliated Professor in the Department of Design at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, where she has held academic appointments since 2018. Previously she served as Assistant Professor at Presidency University, Kolkata (2013–2018) and as Lecturer/Adjunct faculty at the University of Iowa and HMM College. Education: PhD English Literature, University of Iowa, USA (2015) MPhil, MA, BA English Literature, Jadavpur University, India (2008, 2006, 2004) Her research ranges across Victorian literature and culture, post-secular theory, religion and secularism, gender and queer studies, postcolonial studies, graphic novels, diaspora cultural production, thing theory, and heritage studies . She interrogates the intersections of faith, gender, empire, and material culture, particularly through fin-de-siècle British and Anglo-Indian fiction. Her publications map a trajectory from Victorian gothic and mesmerism to contemporary South Asian diasporic cinema and web-series, with recurring attention to gendered violence, post-secular identities, and subaltern humor. A second monograph on Colonial Idols in British and Anglo-Indian Literature is forthcoming from Routledge, extending her inquiry into the non-human agency of colonial religious objects. Scientific Awards & Fellowships: Charles Wallace Grant for International Archival Research (2020) Marcus Bach Fellowship (2015) Frederick P. W. McDowell Dissertation Award (2014) Robert L. Platzman Fellowship, University of Chicago (2013) Stanley Award for International Research, University of Iowa (2013) Summer Dissertation Fellowship, University of Iowa (2013) AAUW Fellowship Alternate (2014) She currently leads two ICSSR-funded projects on adolescent sexuality education through picture books and on queer dating-app violence in India, and heads the South Asia chapter of the UKRI AHRC-funded Nineteenth-Century Diversities Research Network (NCDRN) . She founded the Public Humanities Initiative (PHI) at IIT Hyderabad to foster socially-engaged research across disciplines. Beyond academia, Bhattacharjee has extensive social-sector experience on HIV and violence against women, sex education, and anti-sexual harassment policy, informing her gender-sensitisation workshops and classroom praxis.

• Nineteenth-century literature and culture
• Post-secular theory
• Religion and secularism
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Professor Stacy Anne Harwood is a leading urban planning scholar at the University of Utah , where she has served in the City & Metropolitan Planning Department since 2018 and currently holds the position of Associate Dean for Faculty in the College of Architecture & Planning. Previously, she spent 17 years at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as Associate Professor and Chair of the Urban & Regional Planning department. Education BA in Quantitative Economics & Decision Sciences, University of California San Diego (1986) MURP in Urban & Regional Planning, University of California Irvine (1994) PhD in Planning, University of Southern California (2001) Her research focuses on immigration policy , racial justice , urban community development , and equity in planning education . She has pioneered studies on racial microaggressions in educational settings, immigrant welcoming initiatives , and anti-racist planning practices . Recent publications examine machine learning applications to racial microaggression analysis, BIPOC-led urban planning , and reparative planning to address historical injustices. Her work spans urban policy , environmental justice , and community engagement frameworks. Scientific Recognition : Larine Y. Cowan Make A Difference Award for Teaching and Mentoring in Diversity (2015) J Frederick Miller Award for Distinguished Service (2015) Faculty Award for Excellence in Service (2016) Career Champions of the Year (University of Utah, 2021) Harwood leads the Healthy Aging and Resilient Places Lab and has directed numerous community-engaged planning projects. She advocates for intersectional approaches to dismantle systemic racism in urban planning institutions.

• Urban and regional planning
• Human geography
• Curriculum and pedagogy
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Darrin P. Lunde is a Researcher at the Smithsonian Institution , specializing in the Division of Mammals under the School of Vertebrate Zoology . With over two decades of experience, he has led extensive fieldwork across the Americas, Africa, and Southeast Asia, focusing on mammal collections and species discovery. Education: M.A. in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Systematics, City College of New York (2002) B.S. in Animal Sciences, Cornell University (1991) His research interests revolve around mammal taxonomy , biodiversity , and conservation biology . He has described over a dozen new species and contributed to understanding lesser-known mammals globally. His publications highlight integrative taxonomic revisions, morphological studies, and biogeographic patterns. Recent publications span primate morphology , lesser gymnures , atherosclerosis in apes , and Neotropical mammals , showcasing his expertise in species discovery and field biology . Professional Affiliations: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History Division of Mammals, Vertebrate Zoology

• Mammalogy
• Taxonomy
• Biodiversity Research
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