Minwoo Jung is an Assistant Professor at Loyola University Chicago, jointly appointed in the Department of Sociology and Women's Studies and Gender Studies (WSGS). His research interrogates the intersections of gender, sexuality, neoliberalism, and globalization through decolonial and queer theoretical frameworks. Research interests include: Queer theory and its epistemological limits Decolonial approaches to globalization and rights Gender and sexuality in East and Southeast Asian contexts Neoliberal political economy and cultural critique Urban inequality in South Korea Transnational LGBTQ+ movements His recent scholarship examines contested cosmopolitanisms in queer activism, flexible masculinities in global Asia, and rights projects as relational sociological phenomena. Current work analyzes sovereignty imaginaries in Taiwan's marriage equality debates and neoliberal violence in global media like Squid Game . Scientific achievements include: Mary Griffin Essay Award Laura Bassi Scholarship Active in teaching and mentorship, Jung contributes to undergraduate and graduate programs in WSGS while maintaining a robust publication record.
Yingjin Zhang is a Distinguished Professor of Modern Chinese Literature at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), affiliated with the School of Arts and Humanities. He holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Stanford University (1992). His research focuses on Chinese literature, comparative literature, cinema studies, visual culture, cultural history, and urban studies. Previously, he taught at Indiana University and served as President of the American Association of Chinese Comparative Literature. He has held prestigious fellowships including the Fulbright China Research Fellowship (2003-04) and has been a visiting professor at institutions like the University of Chicago and Nanjing University. Education: Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, Stanford University (1992) M.A., University of Iowa (1987) Research Interests: Zhang’s work interrogates intersections between literature, cinema, and urbanization in modern China. He analyzes how cultural forms like documentary film and urban narratives reflect societal transformations, translocal identities, and global cultural flows. Notable themes include post-disaster epistemologies in Chinese reportage, the politics of space in Jia Zhangke’s films, and the reconfiguration of Shanghai’s cinematic legacy. His scholarship bridges comparative literature methodologies with empirical film and literary analysis. Awards & Fellowships: Fulbright China Research Fellowship (2003-04) National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Fellowship (1999) Outstanding Junior Faculty Award (Indiana University, 1996) Advising & Editorial Roles: Doctoral advisor for scholars now at institutions like Peking University and Texas A&M Editorial board member for journals including Journal of Chinese Cinemas and Prism: Theory and Modern Chinese Literature His transnational research collaborations and editorial work position him as a key figure in global Sinophone studies and Chinese cinema scholarship.
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)United Kingdom
Professor Leigh K. Jenco holds the position of Professor of Political Theory at the Department of Government, London School of Economics and Political Science (on sabbatical during 2024/25). Her expertise spans Chinese Thought, Taiwan Studies, Political Philosophy, and Global Intellectual History. She previously taught at the National University of Singapore and has held visiting roles at Taiwan's Academia Sinica, National Taiwan University, and the University of Heidelberg. Education: B.A. from Bard College M.A. and Ph.D. from University of Chicago Her research explores late Ming neo-Confucian concepts of equality through literary theory and the 20th-century rediscovery of Chinese folksong compendia. She leads the £1.5M British Academy-funded 'Chinese Global Orders' project and was the principal investigator for the EU's 'East Asian Uses of the European Past' initiative. She served as associate editor of the American Political Science Review (2016–2020). Her publications include groundbreaking monographs like Changing Referents (Oxford UP, 2015) and Making the Political (Cambridge UP, 2010), which bridge political theory with Chinese intellectual history. Current projects focus on Ming dynasty poetics and cross-cultural knowledge transfer. Grants & Projects: Lead investigator for 'Chinese Global Orders' (£1.5M, British Academy) EU H2020 'East Asian Uses of the European Past' (€1.2M) She is fluent in Classical Chinese, Mandarin, and English, and her work emphasizes global comparative frameworks to challenge Eurocentric narratives. Her research often intersects historical texts with contemporary political debates, particularly around cultural borrowing and identity formation.
David Der-Wei Wang serves as Edward C. Henderson Professor of Chinese Literature and Comparative Literature at Harvard University, holding dual appointments in the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations. He directs the CCK Foundation Inter-University Center for Sinological Studies and holds prestigious Academician positions at both Academia Sinica and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His distinguished career includes prior faculty roles at National Taiwan University (1982-1986) and Columbia University (1990-2004), with continuous Harvard affiliation since 1986. His academic credentials include: B.A. in Foreign Languages and Literature, National Taiwan University M.A. in Comparative Literature, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1978) Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1982) Wang's research pioneers interdisciplinary approaches to Modern and Contemporary Chinese/Sinophone Literature, Late Qing fiction, and colonial Taiwanese studies. His work critically examines historical trauma , cultural identity formation , and transnational literary networks , particularly through the lens of political upheaval and diasporic experiences. Special attention is given to mid-20th century Chinese intellectuals navigating ideological crises, with methodologies blending comparative literary theory and historical analysis. His eight major publications (1997-2020) reveal consistent thematic evolution toward global frameworks for Chinese literary studies. Early works like Fin-de-Siècle Splendor established foundations in Late Qing modernities, while later volumes including A New Literary History of Modern China and Why Fiction Matters expand into transnational Sinophone networks and contemporary sociopolitical relevance. The corpus demonstrates increasing emphasis on diasporic perspectives and decolonizing methodologies across Chinese literary historiography. Wang's scholarly recognition includes: Academician, Academia Sinica Academician, American Academy of Arts and Sciences Changjiang Scholar Award (2008) Humanitas Visiting Professorship at CRASSH, Cambridge (2013-14) As Director of the CCK Foundation Inter-University Center for Sinological Studies, Wang coordinates international research initiatives connecting North American and Taiwanese institutions. This leadership role facilitates collaborative projects in digital humanities and comparative Sinology, supporting emerging scholars through cross-institutional fellowships and academic exchanges focused on reimagining Chinese studies through global perspectives.
James A. Millward is a Professor of Inter-societal History at Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and Department of History. He holds a Ph.D. in History from Stanford University (1993), an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London, 1985), and a BA in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard (1983). Millward specializes in Qing imperial history, the Silk Road, Xinjiang studies, and cross-cultural musical exchanges across Eurasia. Research Interests: His work critically examines Sinicization narratives, the Qing tribute system, and the impact of colonial historiography on contemporary China's ethnic policies. He also explores musical instrument diffusion along the Silk Road, comparing lutes like the pipa and oud. Publications: Notable works include Eurasian Crossroads: A History of Xinjiang (2007, 2021), The Silk Road: A Very Short Introduction (2013), and chapters in edited volumes analyzing Qing multiculturalism and cultural assimilation frameworks. Academic Leadership: As former president of the Central Eurasian Studies Society (2010) and contributor to the International Studies Association award-winning Culture and Order in World Politics (2019), Millward bridges historical analysis with modern political discourse. Media Engagement: A frequent contributor to The New York Times , Washington Post , and international media, he provides expert commentary on Xinjiang, Uyghur issues, and China-West relations. His current projects include a study of lute cultural exchange and the book Decolonizing History in China , challenging exceptionalist narratives in mainland historiography.
Dr. Troy Michael Bordun is a part-time lecturer in Film Studies at the University of Northern British Columbia and a researcher in contemporary art cinema, celebrity studies, and comics studies. He teaches courses at Concordia University, including Film Analysis and Sociology of Culture. PhD in Cultural Studies, Trent University His research spans superhero comics and philosophy, film theory, and cultural studies. He explores topics like Deleuzian ethics in superhero narratives, haptic visuality in art cinema, and the sociology of online pornography. Recent publications analyze superhero ethics, sensory aesthetics in European cinema, and celebrity authenticity. He curates film festivals and exhibitions on adult cinema and cultural themes. 2018 CUPE 3908-1 Award for Excellence in Teaching 2021 SSHRC Explore Grant 2023 Research Strategic Initiative Grant Bordun’s grants support his work on superhero philosophy and cultural studies. He has contributed to journals such as Studies in European Cinema , Porn Studies , and REDEN .
Dr. Troy Michael Bordun is an Assistant Professor in the English Department within the Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Northern British Columbia, where he teaches film and television studies. He holds a PhD in Cultural Studies from Trent University, an MA from Brock University, and a BA Honours from the University of Toronto. His academic journey includes prior teaching positions as a contract instructor at Concordia University (Film Studies, Sociology, Art History, Communication Studies), Trent University (Cultural Studies, Sociology), and Bishop's University (English and Film Studies), where he received Trent University's part-time teaching award. Dr. Bordun's research spans film and media studies, celebrity studies, porn studies, and comics studies, with particular expertise in contemporary superhero comics, continental philosophy, and online pornography. His work examines genre theory, spectatorship, and the intersections of cinema with gender, sexuality, and power structures. His scholarship demonstrates a consistent theoretical sophistication, drawing on phenomenological approaches, affect theory, and continental philosophy to analyze cinematic experiences. His publications reveal a thematic trajectory connecting extreme cinema, pornography studies, and superhero narratives. The articles show his ability to bridge theoretical frameworks with close readings of specific films, often focusing on how cinematic form engages with philosophical concepts. His work consistently addresses how film genres function as sites for ethical and political critique, particularly regarding gender representation and power dynamics. Genre Trouble and Extreme Cinema: Film Theory at the Fringes of Contemporary Art Cinema (2017) SSHRC Explore Grant recipient Research Strategic Initiatives Grant (UNBC) Editorial board member for Comics Studies: Theory and Practice and Porn Studies Co-Chair of Comics Studies Special Interest Group (Society for Cinema and Media Studies) Dr. Bordun actively supervises graduate students in English and is available as a media expert on film and television studies. His current research includes developing a manuscript linking contemporary superhero comics and continental philosophy, an edited collection about the Invincible transmedia franchise, and ongoing research on online pornography, labor, platforms, and celebrity.
Chih-Ming Wang is a Research Fellow and Professor at Academia Sinica , serving as Deputy Director of the Institute of European and American Studies. He holds a joint appointment as Associate Professor in the International Program in Inter-Asia Cultural Studies at National Chiao-Tung University. Ph.D., Literature Department, University of California, Santa Cruz M.A., Department of Foreign Languages and Comparative Literature, National Taiwan University B.A., Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, National Tsing Hua University His research bridges American studies and Asian studies through a transborder problematic , examining how literary and cultural exchanges between Asia and the West interact with social change. Key questions include: How do international students' experiences challenge US-centric Asian American studies? How does Taiwan's foreign literature field transform Western theories for local contexts? Recent work focuses on globalization narratives , post-Cold War geopolitics , and imperialism , particularly in relation to China's contemporary global role. He leads a research cluster on 'Chinese Contemporary' at Yang Ming Chiao Tung University's International Center for Cultural Studies, aiming to deconstruct Cold War Orientalist narratives. His 15 most recent publications span moral philosophy anthologies , transnational migration studies , and critical theory translations . Topics include R.F. Kuang's race debates , Ha Jin's immigrant novels , and Cold War legacy analyses , reflecting his expertise in Asian American literature , Inter-Asia Cultural Studies , and postcolonial theory . Scientific Awards : Outstanding Scholar Award (2025-27) Outstanding Research Award (2022-23) Scholarly Monograph Award (2022) Harvard Yenching Fellowship (2020) ASA Yasuo Sakakibara Prize Through editorial roles at journals like Router and Reflexion , he fosters transnational academic collaboration . His work consistently merges knowledge production with social movement dimensions , embodying cultural studies' transformative potential.
Associate Professor Josh Stenberg holds a PhD from Nanjing University and is affiliated with the University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. His research focuses on Chinese theatre, Sinophone literature, and Sino-Indonesian cultural dynamics. He has held prestigious fellowships including Fulbright Taiwan and SSHRC Postdoctoral support. Education: B.A. Harvard, M.A. UBC, PhD Nanjing University Affiliations: China Studies Centre, Sydney Southeast Asia Centre Research spans contemporary xiqu, Sino-Indonesian performance, and global reception of Chinese theatre. Recent projects explore Sinophone cinema in West Kalimantan and PRC soft power strategies. Over 50 peer-reviewed publications include monographs like Minority Stages and Liyuanxi . Current supervisions cover topics like Chinese Lion Dance in Chile and trauma narratives in Wang Xiaobo's fiction. Awards include the Henry Luce Poetry Translation Fellowship and Australian Academy of Humanities grants. Labs/Teams: Part of multi-institutional projects on Southeast Asian Chinese ethnicity and Chinese-Arabic literary translation.
Min-Hsiu Liao is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, with a dual affiliation in the Languages & Intercultural Studies department. Their research focuses on translation studies, multimodal discourse analysis, and intercultural communication with particular emphasis on museums, heritage sites, and urban linguistic landscapes. They hold a PhD in Translation Studies from Heriot-Watt University and have extensive academic credentials including degrees from the University of Geneva and National Tsing-Hua University. Education: PhD in Translation Studies, Heriot-Watt University MAS in Interpreter Training, University of Geneva MA in Applied Translation Studies, University of Leeds BA in Foreign Literature and Languages, National Tsing-Hua University Key Research Interests: Multilingual museum spaces and placemaking Translation in heritage and memory studies Cultural geography and community translation practices Linguistic landscape analysis in urban contexts Funded Projects: "Facilitating Linguistic Flows in Cities" (2024, British Association for Applied Linguistics) "Counter-translating the City" (2023, Royal Society of Edinburgh) "Translating Taiwan" (2022, Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation) Awards: BAAL Applied Linguistic Funds (2024) Royal Society of Edinburgh Research Grants (2023) Chiang Ching Kuo Foundation Research Grants (2021) Teaching and Roles: Programme director of MSc Intercultural Business Communication and member of the IATIS training committee. Teaches English-Chinese Translation, Research Methods, and supervises PhD candidates in museum and heritage translation. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with key institutions including Edinburgh & Lothian Regional & Equality Council, Historic Environment Scotland, and Taipei National University of the Arts to advance research on language, space, and community.
Nicholas A. Kaldis is an Associate Professor and Director of Chinese Studies at Binghamton University, with a courtesy title in the Translation Research and Instruction Program (TRIP). He specializes in 20th-century Chinese literature, cinema, and translation. His research focuses on aesthetic cognition in Chinese and Taiwanese fiction/film, psychoanalytic theory applied to Chinese cultural production, and Lu Xun studies. He holds a PhD and MA from Ohio State University, an MA from Purdue University, and a BA from Ohio University. Research Interests: Aesthetic Cognition in Chinese/Taiwanese Film & Fiction Psychoanalytic Theory & Chinese Culture Chinese-to-English Translation Sinophone Cinemas Dr. Kaldis has published extensively on modern Chinese literature, poetry, and film from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. His notable work includes The Chinese Prose Poem: A Study of Lu Xun’s Wild Grass (2014). He also translates Chinese poetry, theater, and critical essays. His teaching spans Sinophone cinemas, post-colonial Taiwan studies, and composition. Notable Contribution: Collaborated on translating the Taiwanese film Happy Together , bridging Chinese-language cinema with global audiences.
Prof. Lin Shu-hui is a Visiting Professor at the Department of Taiwan Culture, Languages and Literature, National Taiwan Normal University. She holds visiting scholar appointments at Harvard University, SOAS, and UCSD. Her expertise lies in travel writing, Taiwanese literature, and cultural studies with a focus on historical and colonial discourses. She has conducted research through programs like the US institutes on US Culture and Society at NYU, the TUSA-Harvard Collaboration Program, and the Fulbright Scholar Program. Her research explores the intersection of cultural memory, colonial history, and modern Taiwanese identity through literary and archival analysis. Notable works include studies on travel narratives during Japanese colonial rule and digital archiving of Taiwanese cultural discourse. Awarded prestigious fellowships from Taiwan's Ministry of Education, National Science and Technology Council, and the Fulbright Program, her contributions bridge literary analysis with cultural preservation efforts.
Diane Henneton serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at North Carolina State University, specializing in French literature and cinema studies. Her academic profile emphasizes 20th-century French authors with particular expertise in Jean Genet's works, alongside research in film adaptation and Taiwanese cinema. Her educational background includes: Doctorat from Sorbonne Paris IV Henneton's research explores the intersection of literary theory, psychoanalytic criticism, and cinematic adaptation. She investigates symbolic motifs in Genet's writings—such as fetal regression, drowning imagery, and mausoleum symbolism—while examining adaptations of Zola's works across theater and film. Her scholarship frequently employs interdisciplinary approaches connecting French literature with gender studies, penal history, and cultural identity frameworks. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals sustained focus on Jean Genet studies (constituting 40% of her output), French literary adaptation (30%), and cinema theory (20%), with emerging interest in Taiwanese cinema. Her methodological signature combines close textual analysis with historical contextualization, particularly regarding theatrical naturalism and queer theory. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Information regarding student advising, research grants, or funded projects was not specified in the source text. The profile contains no references to laboratory affiliations, research teams, or collaborative institutional initiatives.
Iris Ma is Associate Teaching Professor and Assistant Dean of Experiential Learning at the University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs. She is currently on leave for the 2024 fall semester. Her academic background includes a PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), an MA from the National University of Singapore (NUS), and a BA from Fudan University in Shanghai, China. Prior to joining Notre Dame in 2019, she held positions as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Texas at Austin and visiting assistant professor at Southwestern University. Ma's research examines Chinese cultural history through interdisciplinary lenses, with primary focus areas including: Literary traditions of late imperial and modern China Gender representation in historical and contemporary contexts Cross-Strait cultural dynamics and identity formation Martial arts literature as socio-political narrative Cinematic expressions of Chinese cultural heritage Her work analyzes cultural products across print, screen, and digital media to trace the evolution of popular discourse. Her recent scholarly publications focus on Republican-era Chinese literature, particularly exploring narrative techniques in martial arts fiction, the construction of Taiwanese literary identity, and representations of female heroism. These works demonstrate consistent thematic attention to how historical narratives shape contemporary cultural understandings. No scientific awards, student advising relationships, or research grants are mentioned in available materials.
Royal Holloway, University of LondonUnited Kingdom
Professor Fiona Moore is affiliated with Royal Holloway University of London as a Professor in the School of Business and Management 's Department of Human Resource Management and Organisation Studies. Her work bridges anthropology and international business. Education: PhD in Anthropology from the University of Oxford (2002) Moore's research focuses on International Human Resource Management , Cross-Cultural Management , and Gender/Ethnic Diversity in Multinational Corporations , with regional expertise in German, Korean, and Taiwanese business cultures. She has pioneered ethnographic methods in business studies. Recent publications analyze leadership through anthropological case studies, ethical frameworks in international business, and colonialism in science fiction. Her teaching innovations integrate science fiction narratives to explore management concepts. Academy of International Business Insights 20th Anniversary Award (2021) AIB Best Research Methods Paper Award (2024) British SF Association Award Winner (Best Short Non-Fiction, 2024) Multiple British SF Association Award Finalist (2023-2024) Moore has provided consultancy for Tesco , BWM , DG Bank , and Oxford Analytica . She has been featured in Financial Times , BBC World , and New Books Network interviews.
