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Dr Borge Bakken is a Researcher affiliated with the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences at The Australian National University. His work focuses on Chinese governance, criminology, and socio-legal systems with particular emphasis on corruption dynamics, criminal justice reforms, and socio-political structures in modern China. He has conducted extensive research on topics including wrongful convictions, rural criminal networks, and institutional corruption mechanisms. Research Interests: Dr Bakken's expertise spans Chinese legal frameworks, socio-political governance, and criminological studies. His work critically examines how social norms intersect with punitive measures in contemporary China, particularly in areas like anti-corruption policies and judicial transparency. Recent studies include analyses of 'criminal villages' and evolving corruption forms within state-owned enterprises. Publications: His 2021 article on corruption in China explores land management and state asset misappropriation. Earlier works address wrongful convictions and the socio-legal challenges in rural crime networks. His research demonstrates a focus on institutional accountability and systemic governance issues. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but his collaborative work with co-author Wang, J. (2021) suggests interdisciplinary engagements within ANU's China studies networks.

• Chinese Governance
• Criminology
• Political Science
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Professor Jack Barbalet is a distinguished academic at the Australian Catholic University (ACU), affiliated with the Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences at the Melbourne campus. His research centers on sociological theory, political and economic sociology, the sociology of emotions, and the sociology of modern China, with a focus on social solidarity, interaction, and institutionalization. His educational background includes an undergraduate degree from Flinders University and a PhD from Adelaide University. He has held academic positions at the University of Papua New Guinea, Australian National University, University of Leicester, and Hong Kong Baptist University before joining ACU. His research emphasizes conceptual refinement and theoretical development, particularly in interpreting Max Weber and analyzing Chinese society through the lens of guanxi, trust, and rural social structures. His recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with foundational sociological texts and their contemporary relevance. The body of his recent work demonstrates strong thematic continuity in examining classical sociological theory, especially Weberian thought, while extending it into non-Western contexts, particularly China. Topics include political violence, cultural imperialism, emotional dynamics in social exchange, and institutional transformation. Member, Editorial Board, Sociology (from 2022) Member, Editorial Board, Sociological Theory (from 2021) Member, Editorial Board, Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour (from 2020) Member, Advisory Board, Emotions and Society (from 2019) As a Full HDR Supervisor, Professor Barbalet mentors higher degree research students, though no specific students are listed in the provided text. While no grants are explicitly mentioned, his sustained publication record and editorial roles indicate active research funding and academic leadership. His work continues to influence theoretical and comparative sociology globally. Professor Barbalet is actively involved in academic service through editorial and advisory roles across major sociology journals, reflecting his leadership in sociological theory and the sociology of emotions. He contributes to shaping scholarly discourse in core areas of the discipline.

• Sociological Theory
• Political Sociology
• Economic Sociology
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Professor Jon Eugene von Kowallis is Professor of Chinese Studies in the School of Humanities and Languages at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney. He has held this position while also serving as President of the Australian Society for Asian Humanities and as a Fellow of both the Australian Academy of the Humanities and the Royal Asiatic Society (London). His academic career spans multiple institutions including Berkeley, UCLA, Oregon, Williams College, Karlova (Prague), and the University of Melbourne prior to UNSW. Professor von Kowallis earned his BA from Columbia University, MA in Chinese literature from the University of Hawaii, and PhD in Oriental Languages (specializing in Chinese literature) from the University of California, Berkeley. He also studied at National Taiwan University and Beijing University. His educational background reflects his deep engagement with Chinese language and literature across multiple academic traditions. His research focuses on Chinese literature, particularly modern Chinese literature, classical Chinese poetry, and Lu Xun studies. He has pioneered work on the role of classical Chinese poetry during China's modern era, challenging dominant paradigms in Chinese literary history. His book The Subtle Revolution: Poets of the 'Old Schools' in late Qing and early Republican China has been recognized as ground-breaking and has influenced an entire field of scholarship. He is also internationally acknowledged as an authority on Lu Xun, particularly for his monograph The Lyrical Lu Xun: a Study of his Classical-style Verse . His recent publications demonstrate consistent engagement with Lu Xun studies, classical Chinese poetry in modern contexts, Chinese cinema, and contemporary Chinese theatre. His work spans traditional literary scholarship, archival research on manuscripts, and analysis of contemporary cultural productions. The articles show a trajectory from early foundational work on historical literary figures to current research on contemporary adaptations and performances of Chinese literary works. Goldstar Award for research (UNSW, 2008) Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China Prize (2014) Publication grant from Ministry of Culture of PRC (2016) Zhifang Distinguished Professor, Fudan University (2018) Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities (2020) US-China Scholars Program Fellowship (2021-2022) Professor von Kowallis actively supervises graduate students working on Lu Xun's Gushi Xinbian, Shen Congwen's short stories, and classical-style verse in modern contexts. His ARC Discovery Project "The Young Lu Xun and His Early Work Written in Japan" has deepened understanding of Chinese intellectual relations with the West and Japan. He has established significant research partnerships with Chinese institutions including Beijing Lu Xun Museum, Peking University, and Fudan University, where he conducted research at Theatre Above in Shanghai, the Wuzhen Theatre Festival, and Huichang Theatre Village in Jiangxi Province (2024-5).

• Chinese Literature
• Asian Cultural Studies
• Cinema Studies
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Kevin Carrico is a Senior Lecturer in Chinese Studies at Monash University and Research Director for the School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics. He holds a PhD in Sociocultural Anthropology from Cornell University (2013), focusing on nationalist identification through China's Han Clothing Movement. His research focuses on nationalism theories, ethnic relations in China, Hong Kong politics, and Tibetan history. Notable works include The Great Han: Race, Nationalism, and Tradition in China Today (2017) and Two Systems, Two Countries (2022), the first English-language study of Hong Kong's independence movement. Current projects include ethnographic research on pro-China activists in Taiwan. His work is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Australian Research Council, and Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation. He translates Tibetan and Chinese works, including Tsering Woeser's Tibet on Fire and Guan Jun's Silencing Chinese Media .曾为香港苹果日报专栏作家，该报于2021年因政治压力关闭。His media contributions appear in Foreign Policy, the Age, and Hong Kong Free Press. He supervises PhD students researching compatible topics in Chinese politics, nationalism, and cultural studies. Grants include two major projects (2018-2024) on Hong Kong nationalism construction.

• Chinese Nationalism
• Ethnic Relations in China
• Hong Kong Politics
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Professor Douglas Guilfoyle is a Professor at UNSW Canberra within the School of Humanities & Social Sciences, where he joined in 2018. He is a 2022-2025 Australian Research Council Future Fellow working on "Small States' use of law of the sea litigation against greater powers" (FT210100186). He is also a non-resident fellow at the Sea Power Centre - Australia and was a Visiting Legal Fellow at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (2018-2019). Professor Guilfoyle's educational background includes: Doctor of Philosophy (International Law), University of Cambridge, 2007 Master of Laws (International Law), University of Cambridge, 2004 Bachelor of Arts (Hons I) and Bachelor of Laws (Hons I) Australian National University, 2000 Professor Guilfoyle's research focuses on maritime security, the international law of the sea, and international and transnational criminal law. His particular areas of specialism include maritime law-enforcement, the law of naval warfare, international courts and tribunals, and the history of international law. His work examines how small States use UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) dispute settlement mechanisms to gain political advantages in conflicts with greater powers. His research crosses over from the maritime domain to international criminal law generally, including questions of the effectiveness of international criminal tribunals and the law of superior responsibility. He has made significant contributions to understanding counter-piracy efforts, maritime interdiction operations, and the protection of submarine cables in the context of modern security challenges. Professor Guilfoyle's recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward examining the intersection of emerging technologies and maritime law, particularly regarding autonomous vessels. His work also shows a deep engagement with the strategic use of international law by small states, maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, and the evolving role of international courts and tribunals in resolving complex maritime disputes. His scholarship consistently bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical security concerns. Professor Guilfoyle has received several prestigious awards and fellowships: 2022-2025 Australian Research Council Future Fellow Gates Cambridge Scholar, 2004-2007 British Council Chevening Scholar, 2003-2004 British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship, 2012-2013 Professor Guilfoyle has secured significant research funding including an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship ($948,000, 2022-2025) for his project on "The use of strategic law of the sea litigation by small States against greater powers," and an Australian Research Council Discovery Project ($158,000, 2020-2023) on "Legal Regulation of Marine Autonomous Vehicles." His research is informed by extensive consultancy work with various government and international organizations. Prior to joining UNSW Canberra, he held academic positions at Monash University and University College London, and has practical legal experience as a judicial associate in the Australian Federal Court and as a commercial litigation solicitor in Sydney. Professor Guilfoyle is a frequent contributor to leading international law blogs such as EJIL:talk and Opinio Juris, demonstrating his active engagement with the international legal community and current developments in the field.

• Maritime Security
• International Law of the Sea
• International Criminal Law
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Chongyi Feng is Associate Professor in China Studies at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and adjunct Professor of History at Nankai University, Tianjin. He served as head of China Studies at UTS for 11 years from 1995-2006. As China's first holder of PhD in contemporary Chinese history, he brings unique expertise to his position within the Faculty of Design and Society's Social and Political Sciences department. Dr. Feng's research focuses on intellectual and political development in modern and contemporary China, political economy of China's provinces, and the growth of rights consciousness and democratic forces leading to constitutional democracy. His work explores the intellectual and political changes within China, particularly examining the evolution of democratic thought and practice. His scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary political developments, providing critical insights into China's political trajectory. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Chinese political development, democracy movements, and the CCP's internal dynamics, with particular attention to the challenges of authoritarian resilience and democratic transition. His work also critically examines China's international relations, particularly the methods of Chinese 'soft power' projection in democratic societies like Australia. Named one of the hundred Chinese public intellectuals in the world since 2005 Author of numerous influential books including 'China's Constitutional Transformation' (2014) and 'Liberalism within the CCP' (2009) Editor of significant collections including 'The Political Economy of China's Provinces' (1999) Recipient of multiple ARC research grants focusing on Chinese democracy and political development Dr. Feng has actively engaged with media and public discourse, particularly regarding China-Australia relations and human rights issues. His personal experience being detained by Chinese officials in March 2020 for ten days while conducting research on Chinese human rights lawyers has informed his critical perspective on Chinese state power and its international reach.

• Intellectual development in modern and contemporary China
• Political economy of China's provinces
• Constitutional democracy in China
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Benjamin Penny is a Senior Research Fellow in the Australian Centre on China in the World at the Australian National University (ANU), within the School of Culture, History & Language. He holds a BA from the University of Sydney, MPhil from the University of Cambridge, and PhD from ANU. His research focuses on religious movements in modern China, Daoist studies, expatriate communities in Treaty Ports, and new religious movements in Taiwan. He has held significant roles including Director of the Australian Centre on China in the World since 2015, and previously Deputy Director of the School of Culture, History & Language. Notable awards include the Harold White Research Fellowship (National Library of Australia) and the Charles Strong Memorial Trust Annual Lectureship. He has overseen major projects such as the construction of the Australian Centre on China in the World building and led research initiatives like the 'Fragments of the Gaodao zhuan' project (2021–2024). His recent research explores contemporary religious dynamics in China, including Falun Gong history, religious Daoism, and cultural control mechanisms. Key publications analyze moral discourse in Xi Jinping's leadership, cultural policies, and religious practices in colonial contexts. He has edited major journals like Humanities Research and East Asian History . Grants include leadership roles in projects examining Chinese labor dynamics and religious innovation in East Asia. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary socio-political trends in China and its global diaspora.

• Religious Studies
• History of Modern China
• Daoism
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Dr Greta Nabbs-Keller is an academic and researcher at the University of Queensland (UQ), currently serving as Interim Program Director of the Australian Program Office for Advanced Hypersonics (APOAH). She holds a PhD in International Relations from Griffith University (2014) and has extensive expertise in Southeast Asian security, Indonesia's foreign policy, and cyber security governance. Her research bridges domestic and international policy challenges, particularly focusing on Indonesia's strategic positioning in the Indo-Pacific region. Key areas of focus include China-Indonesia relations, ASEAN centrality, and Australia-Indonesia bilateral dynamics. Dr Nabbs-Keller has published widely in prestigious journals such as the Australian Journal of Defence and Strategic Studies and Security Challenges , alongside policy reports and media commentary through platforms like the Lowy Institute and the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. Her work emphasizes the interplay between domestic political developments and international security frameworks, with recent projects addressing cyber security policy futures in the Indo-Pacific and gender dimensions of radicalization. She has contributed to high-level strategic dialogues, including presentations at the Australian Defence Force Academy and ANU National Security College. Notable outputs include a 2021 report on cyber governance and a 2020 submission to Australia's DFAT on technology engagement strategy. Dr Nabbs-Keller’s research also extends to defense cooperation mechanisms, counter-terrorism strategies, and the evolving role of social media in Southeast Asian politics. She actively engages with both academic and policy communities, delivering seminar papers at institutions like the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and hosting interdisciplinary discussions on strategic futures. Her career reflects a commitment to translating scholarly insights into actionable policy recommendations, particularly in areas of regional stability and Indo-Pacific order.

• Indonesian Foreign Policy
• China-Indonesia Relations
• ASEAN Centrality
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Dr. Jindan Ni is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Global and Language Studies at RMIT University's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies. She holds academic affiliations at RMIT's City Campus and can be reached at jindan.ni@rmit.edu.au . Her career includes prior roles such as Sessional Lecturer at the University of Melbourne (2015–2017) and Lecturer of Japanese Language and Culture at Fujian Normal University, China (2010–2011). She currently oversees supervision for research projects including Female Images in the English Translations of Shui Hu Zhuan and Understanding Female Chinese International Students' Negotiation of Gender and Cultural Norms . Her research focuses on Japanese and Chinese literature, comparative literature, translation studies, and language education. Dr. Ni explores interdisciplinary themes such as cross-cultural literary dialogues and the intersection of gender with cultural norms. She has engaged with UN Sustainable Development Goals including Quality Education, Gender Equality, and Reduced Inequalities. Notable professional contributions include editorial roles for The Australian Review of Applied Linguistics and membership in organizations like the Modern Language Association. Dr. Ni has received the Japan Foundation Fellowship (2023–2024) and actively participates in academic committees such as the Research Committee of Global, Urban and Social Studies. Her teaching spans Chinese language courses and drama-based learning modules. She advocates for culturally responsive pedagogies and has published widely on topics ranging from classical literature to modern translation practices.

• Japanese Literature
• Chinese Literature
• Comparative Literature
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Professor Sheila Fitzpatrick is a leading historian of modern Russia and Soviet social/cultural history, affiliated with the Department of History at the University of Sydney . She focuses on Stalinist-era society, transnational migration, and Cold War displacement, particularly Russian migration to Australia. Education: BA (Melbourne), DPhil (Oxford) Key Research: Soviet social identity, post-WWII repatriation, cross-cultural encounters, and archival research. Recent Publications (2021–2022) span Soviet repatriation efforts, Cold War migration, and concise historical narratives. Themes include displacement, refugee policies, and Soviet-Australian relations. Scientific Awards : Prime Minister’s Literary Award (2016), American Historical Association Award (2012), Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship (2002), and ARC Discovery Grants (2012–2019). Grants : ARC-funded projects on postwar Russian displaced persons and Soviet Stalinism research.

• Modern Russian History
• Soviet Social History
• Stalinist Era
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Dr. Florian Ploeckl is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the School of Economics and Public Policy within the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics. He holds an eligibility to supervise postgraduate research students in Economics. His primary research focuses on Economic Geography and Economic History, examining spatial patterns of long-term economic development, particularly the role of communication services (postal, telegraph, telephone) in 19th-century globalization. He also investigates urban systems, banking networks, and historical institutions like the Zollverein customs union. His teaching responsibilities include courses such as Data Analytics, Global Economic History, and Economic Principles, and he currently serves as Program Director for the Bachelor of Economics. Dr. Ploeckl has secured significant grants, including the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (2018–2022) and a Marie Curie Fellowship (2011–2013), alongside contributions to teaching initiatives like blended learning in economics. His research outputs span topics from historical postal services to interwar British steel industry finance and modern Chinese banking networks. Awards include recognition for his work on global communications and institutional history. Dr. Ploeckl’s work bridges historical analysis with contemporary economic geography, emphasizing the long-term impacts of infrastructure and networks on economic structures.

• Economic History
• Economic Geography
• Spatial Economics
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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.

• Chinese Theatre Studies
• Sinophone Literature
• Sino-Indonesian Cultural Studies
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Yun Zhou is a Lecturer at the School of Culture, History and Language, Australian National University, holding a PhD from ANU. Her research centers on Christianity in East Asia, gender dynamics in missionary work, and women's periodicals in Republican China. She investigates transnational religious networks and gendered narratives in historical contexts, with particular focus on Chinese Christian communities. Publications analyze missionary literature and women's evangelical publications during transformative periods in modern Chinese history. Recent scholarly outputs include critical book reviews on modern Chinese historiography and extensive work on missionary publications. No explicit awards or student advising roles are documented in available materials.

• Christianity in East Asia
• Gender and Mission Studies
• Women's Periodicals
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Adjunct Associate Professor Ian Kemish AM is a former senior Australian diplomat and current academic at the University of Queensland's School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry , focusing on Southeast Asia and Pacific history, Australian consular service evolution, and German political dynamics. He serves as Chair of UQ's Vice Chancellor’s ChangeMakers Alumni Initiative. High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea Ambassador to Germany Head of PM's International Division Distinguished Advisor, ANU National Security College His research interests span Papua New Guinea political development , Australian diplomatic history , and Indo-Pacific security . Recent publications examine Bougainville independence, German foreign policy shifts, and China's Pacific engagement. Scientific Awards: Order of Australia (AM) for Bali Bombs response UQ Alumni Excellence Award 2014 Fellow, Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences

• Southeast Asia and the Pacific
• Modern history
• Australia's engagement with Southeast Asia and the Pacific
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Dr. Sean Moores is a Lecturer in Chinese Studies at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in Chinese Studies from INALCO, Paris, with a dissertation on Kang Youwei's early philosophy. His research focuses on Chinese intellectual history, Confucianism, and political thought. He teaches courses including Chinese Thought, Popular China, and Readings in Early Chinese Thought. Research Interests: History of China Chinese Philosophical Traditions Confucianism's evolution Kang Youwei's modernist reinterpretations Neo-Confucian critiques Current Research: Explores Kang Youwei's philosophy as an alternative Confucian approach to modernity. His work bridges classical texts with contemporary philosophical debates. Grants: Received funding for cross-cultural educational initiatives (2016). Lab/Affiliations: Active member of the China Studies Centre, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects.

• History of China
• Chinese Philosophy
• History of Chinese Political Thought
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