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John Kuk is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Michigan State University, specializing in American politics with a focus on inequality, housing policy, and urban governance. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego (2017) and previously taught at the University of Oklahoma. His research explores how housing markets perpetuate racial segregation, the impact of public policy on inequality, and the intersection of economic disparities with racial polarization. He employs computational methods to analyze topics like voting rights, voter fraud perceptions, and the consequences of strict voter ID laws. Kuk’s work also addresses urban challenges such as police perception’s influence on public meetings and the digital divide in housing information access. His recent scholarship highlights trends in algorithmic bias in housing searches, the role of essential workers in shaping redistributive policies, and the institutionalization of political parties in comparative contexts like South Korea. Kuk emphasizes data-driven approaches to understanding inequality, including studies on reproducibility in social science research. While no explicit scientific awards are noted, his research demonstrates significant contributions to debates on racial and economic justice in American politics. His academic advising and grant activities are not detailed in the provided materials, but his work aligns with broader efforts to inform equitable public policies.

• American Politics
• Political Behavior
• Race and Ethnicity Politics
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Jonathan Hay is the Ailsa Mellon Bruce Professor of Fine Arts at New York University’s Institute of Fine Arts. He holds a PhD from Yale University (1989) and a B.A. from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London (1978). His research focuses on Chinese art history, emphasizing interconnections between artistic practices, visual culture, and broader socio-political contexts. Key areas include late-imperial China, decorative arts, and the integration of non-Western perspectives into art historical discourse. Education: PhD, Art History, Yale University, 1989 B.A., School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, 1978 Hay’s work challenges traditional Eurocentric methodologies, advocating for dialogue with scientific thought and non-Western traditions. His books include Shitao: Painting and Modernity in Early Qing China (2001) and Sensuous Surfaces: The Decorative Object in Early Modern China (2010, supported by a Guggenheim Fellowship). He has received awards such as the Guggenheim Fellowship and a prizewinning contribution to The Artful Recluse catalog. Research Interests: Complexity in art history, cross-cultural exchanges, macrohistorical frameworks, Ming-Qing trauma studies, and the role of ornament in decorative arts. Hay leads initiatives like the IFA Portals digital project, including the Historiography and Chinese Pictorial Art portals. He also co-founded the China Project Workshop, fostering dynamic discussions on Chinese art. Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship (for Sensuous Surfaces ) Prize for The Artful Recluse: Painting, Poetry, and Politics in 17th Century China catalog His current projects include a monograph on 10th-century artist Guo Zhongshu and a theoretical work ARTWORK: Topologies of Artistic Form .

• Chinese Art History
• Decorative Arts
• Art Theory
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Joseph Foudy is a Clinical Professor of Economics at New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business, where he has been since 2006. He specializes in macroeconomics, microeconomics, and global business trends, with expertise in globalization, political economy, and comparative corporate governance. His research focuses on the impact of globalization on national systems and financial regulation frameworks. Foudy is frequently featured in media discussing trade policy, tariffs, and economic dynamics, including appearances on CNN, Bloomberg, and NPR. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Cornell University (2004), alongside degrees from American University. His commentary on issues like Trump's tariffs and global trade strategies has been widely cited. Awards include NYU Stern's Distinguished Teaching Award. Education: Ph.D., Political Science, Cornell University, 2004 Masters, Political Science, Cornell University, 2000 B.A., Economics & International Studies, American University, 1996 Research Interests: Varieties of Capitalism, Globalization of Business, Political Economy of Financial Regulation, Comparative Corporate Governance. His work bridges political science and economics, analyzing systemic impacts of global economic shifts. He also advises on emerging markets and Asian economies. Media Engagement: Regularly provides expert analysis on tariffs, trade wars, and economic policy. Notable recent commentary includes critiques of Trump's tariff strategy and its global repercussions. His insights on inflation, supply chains, and corporate governance are frequently quoted in major publications. Awards: Distinguished Teaching Award from NYU Stern School of Business.

• Globalization & Trade
• Political Economy of Financial Regulation
• Comparative Corporate Governance
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Arang Keshavarzian is an Associate Professor and Department Chair at New York University's College of Arts & Science. His research focuses on comparative politics of the Middle East, with specialization in Iran, the Persian Gulf, political economy, spatial politics, and transnational approaches. He holds a PhD in Politics from Princeton University (2003), an MA from the University of Washington (1996), and a BA from Washington University in St. Louis (1994). His major works include Bazaar and State in Iran (2007), recipient of the Tehran Book Prize, and Making Space for the Gulf (2024), which examines regionalism and capitalism in the Persian Gulf. He has authored/co-authored articles in journals like Politics and Society , International Journal of Middle East Studies , and Geopolitics , exploring topics such as authoritarian governance, urbanization, and revolutionary dynamics. Keshavarzian’s teaching spans undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses on Middle East politics, revolutionary Iran, and the political geographies of the Gulf. He co-edited Global 1979: Geographies and Histories of the Iranian Revolution (2021), and his research has been supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Social Science Research Council. His awards include the Tehran Book Prize (2021) and recognition for his contributions to Middle East studies. Keshavarzian has advised numerous PhD and MA students in politics, history, and urban studies, fostering interdisciplinary research on transnationalism, spatial politics, and authoritarian resilience.

• Comparative politics of the Middle East
• Political economy and capitalism
• Modern Iran
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Xiaoqian Hu is an Associate Professor of Law at the James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona. She holds a courtesy appointment as affiliated faculty in the College of Humanities since 2022. Her work focuses on property law’s impact on racial/class inequality in the U.S. and China’s socio-economic transformation, with an emphasis on structural equity and government legitimacy. Education: S.J.D. (Doctor of Juridical Science), Harvard Law School, 2019 Ph.D. in Comparative Law and Law & Economics, University of Turin (Italy), 2010 LL.M. (Master of Laws), Harvard Law School, 2012 (degree waived) Master’s in Civil Jurisprudence, East China University of Political Science and Law, 2007 LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws), East China University of Political Science and Law, 2004 Research Interests: Property law’s role in shaping racial/class dynamics China’s legal evolution and socio-economic policies Global food law and dairy industry regulations Racial justice and fair housing legislation Teaching: Property, Torts, and seminars on property and social change. Awards: Yong K. Kim ’95 Memorial Prize (2019) for research on property struggles in China Grants & Advising: No grants explicitly listed; her advising focus aligns with property law and socio-legal studies. She has held teaching fellowships at Harvard Law School (2014, 2015, 2018). Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but her work engages interdisciplinary collaborations in legal theory and socio-economic policy.

• Property Law
• Racial Inequality
• Comparative Law
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Dennis L. Mc Namara, S.J., is the Park Professor of Sociology and Korean Studies at Georgetown University's College, Department of Sociology. He additionally serves as Special Assistant to the University President for China Affairs, coordinating exchanges with China's Central Party School. His roles include leadership in academic governance (e.g., Department Chair, Rank and Tenure Chair) and international engagement (e.g., Adjunct Professor at Sogang University, member of the Council on Foreign Relations). Education: PhD in Sociology (Harvard University), MDV from Jesuit School of Theology (Berkeley), M.A. (Fordham University), B.A. (Saint Louis University). Research focuses on East Asian economic systems, innovation networks, and colonial/modern capitalism. Notable works include Colonial Origins of Korean Capitalism (1990), Market and Society in Korea (2002), and Business Innovation in Asia (2011). His scholarship bridges historical analysis (e.g., Korean textile industry, Japanese industrialization) with contemporary issues like China-US trade dynamics and university-industry collaboration in ASEAN. Grants and advising roles are integral to his work, though specific grants are not detailed here. He co-founded the Georgetown Conference on Korean Society and chairs U.S. State Department seminars.

• East Asian Studies
• Sociology
• Economic History
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Michel Hockx is Professor of Chinese Literature at the University of Notre Dame and Director of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies. His research spans modern Chinese literary culture, with particular focus on print culture, internet literature, and censorship regimes. He holds a PhD from Leiden University and previously served as Founding Director of the SOAS China Institute. Hockx investigates the interplay between literary production, digital media, and state power in modern China. His work examines how censorship mechanisms shape cultural preservation, how online platforms transform literary communities, and how gender operates in periodical publishing. His book Internet Literature in China was named a Top 25 Outstanding Academic Title by Choice magazine. He has supervised 19 PhD students to completion and secured major grants from the Korea Foundation and AHRC. Administrative leadership includes serving as President of the Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs and Head of Department at SOAS.

• Chinese Literature
• Internet Literature
• Print Culture
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Qing Zhang is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Arizona, specializing in linguistic anthropology and sociolinguistics. His research examines the intersection of language, social change, and globalization in contemporary China, focusing on how linguistic practices reshape socioeconomic and political landscapes. He combines ethnographic and quantitative methods to analyze language use in contexts of rapid transformation, including urbanization, consumerism, and transnational flows. Dr. Zhang's work emphasizes language as an active force in constructing social distinctions and identities, particularly through studies of Mandarin variation, media discourse, and youth cultures. His publications explore topics such as cosmopolitan Mandarin's role in globalization, the sociolinguistics of class formation, and the semiotics of consumer culture. He teaches courses on language and culture, sociolinguistics, and linguistic analysis of social meaning. His research has been published in leading journals including Journal of Sociolinguistics and Journal of Language and Politics , as well as the monograph Language and Social Change in China: Undoing Commonness through Cosmopolitan Mandarin (Routledge, 2017). His work bridges micro-level linguistic analysis with macro-level sociopolitical processes, offering critical insights into language's role in China's evolving society.

• Linguistic Anthropology
• Sociolinguistics
• Language Variation and Change
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Amy Zhang is an Assistant Professor at New York University, affiliated with the College of Arts & Science. Her research bridges environmental anthropology, science and technology studies, and political ecology, with a focus on China’s urban waste management systems, climate change, and transnational environmental politics. She holds a PhD in Anthropology and Environmental Studies from Yale University, alongside degrees from McMaster and Simon Fraser Universities. Her landmark book Circular Ecologies (2024) examines technological and infrastructural transformations in Guangzhou’s waste management, revealing tensions between modernization goals and grassroots ecological activism. Zhang’s work has been supported by prestigious grants including the National Science Foundation and Wenner-Gren Foundation. Key research interests include: waste politics, urban ecology, technological governance, and labor dynamics in environmental systems. Her articles appear in Current Anthropology , Cultural Anthropology , and Science Technology & Human Values . Teaching Excellence : 2022 NYU Golden Dozen Teaching Award recipient Grants & Fellowships : Over 15 awards including postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard and NYU’s Climate Initiative funding Public Engagement : Contributions to e-flux Architecture and China Perspectives Zhang’s research often highlights marginalized laborers and communities in environmental policymaking, emphasizing the interplay between technology, power, and ecological justice.

• Environmental Anthropology
• Science and Technology Studies
• Political Ecology
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Jiajing Wang is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Dartmouth College, affiliated with the Department of Anthropology within the Arts & Sciences School. Her research focuses on redefining historical narratives through anthropological archaeology, emphasizing nonhuman agents' roles in shaping human actions. She holds a B.A. from Smith College and a Ph.D. from Stanford University. Her work integrates archaeobotanical analysis with studies of human-animal relationships, ancient foodways, and diaspora archaeology. Key projects include investigating the origins of farming in China, prehistoric animal management practices, and the role of fermentation in cultural development. Her research methodologies often involve dental calculus analysis and interdisciplinary historical records. Publications highlight themes of posthumanist theory applied to agricultural origins, urban Chinatown histories, and crop interplay in prehistoric China. While no specific awards are listed, her work demonstrates innovative approaches to archaeological analysis. Advising and grants details are not provided in the text, but her research spans multiple continents and time periods, reflecting a globally oriented perspective.

• Anthropological Archaeology
• Archaeobotany
• Origins of Agriculture
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Morgan Frank is an Assistant Professor at the School of Computing and Information at the University of Pittsburgh , within the Department of Informatics and Networked Systems . His research focuses on the complexity of AI , the future of work , and socio-economic consequences of technological change , particularly examining genotypic skill-level processes impacting individuals and society. He holds a PhD from MIT’s Media Lab , with postdoctoral work at MIT IDSS and IDE, and a Master’s in Applied Mathematics from the University of Vermont , where he contributed to the Computational Story Lab . Frank’s work combines labor research with AI implications , aiming to inform societal understanding of AI’s impact. Key interests include technological unemployment , urban economic resilience , and policy frameworks for green job transitions . His recent publications explore topics like AI exposure and unemployment risk , behavioral networks in urban systems , and geographic barriers to fossil fuel worker retraining . Frank’s academic background bridges computational methods and social science, with a focus on large-scale data analysis and policy-relevant research . His work has been applied to advise institutions like the Canadian House of Commons on AI labor impacts and to develop tools like the Course-Skill Atlas for aligning education with workforce needs.

• Complex Systems
• Computational Social Science
• Artificial Intelligence
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Kathryn Hellerstein is a Professor of Germanic Studies (specializing in Yiddish) at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Francophone, Italian, and Germanic Studies. She has served as the Ruth Meltzer Director of the Jewish Studies Program since 2016. Holding a Ph.D. from Stanford University and a B.A. from Brandeis University, her expertise spans Yiddish literature, modern Jewish studies, translation, and gender studies. Education: Ph.D., Stanford University; B.A., Brandeis University Her research focuses on Yiddish women poets, transnational cultural encounters between Jews and China, and midwestern Jewish identity. Notable works include A Question of Tradition (2014), China and Ashkenazic Jewry (2022), and Jewish American Literature: A Norton Anthology (2001). Her scholarship has been recognized with prestigious awards like the Guggenheim Fellowship and National Endowment grants. Hellerstein has produced groundbreaking translations of Yiddish poetry, including works by Kadya Molodowsky and Moyshe-Leyb Halpern. She currently teaches courses on Yiddish language, Jewish film, and translation studies. Her current projects explore anthologies of Yiddish women poets and the intersection of Jewish culture with Chinese history.

• Yiddish literature
• Modern Jewish literature
• Jewish American literature
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Jefferey Sellers is a Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Southern California (USC), with a courtesy appointment in the Sol Price School of Public Policy. His research focuses on comparative politics, urban governance, and environmental policy, with a global scope emphasizing multilevel governance, decentralization, and metropolitan political ecology. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Yale University (1994) and a J.D. from Yale Law School (1986). Education: Ph.D. Political Science, Yale University (1994); J.D. and D.C.L. (Law and Political Theory), Yale Law School (1986). Research Interests: Sellers investigates multilevel governance frameworks, urban political economy, and environmental policy. His work analyzes institutions and state-society relations at local scales, with projects on global urbanization dynamics, metropolitan governance networks, and the political ecology of cities. Recent projects include studies on China and India's urbanization patterns using remote sensing and collaborations through the International Metropolitan Observatory. Awards and Grants: Recipient of the Daniel Elazar Distinguished Scholar Award (2022–2023), NSF grants, Haynes Foundation fellowships, and the USC Raubenheimer Outstanding Junior Faculty Award. His research has been supported by entities like the Social Science Research Council and the French National Center for Scientific Research. Key Projects: Co-founder of the International Metropolitan Observatory; led the Global Observatory on Local Democracy and Decentralization; principal investigator on studies comparing urbanization in China and India, funded by the Asia-Pacific Network and NSF. Teaching: Courses include Comparative Politics, Urban Political Problems, and Environmental Law and Policy. Recognized for innovative teaching methods, including climate change and interdisciplinary approaches.

• Multilevel Governance and Federalism
• Urban Politics and Policy
• Comparative Politics
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Teresa Chahine is a Researcher affiliated with the Yale School of Management (SOM), focusing on the intersection of social entrepreneurship and public health innovation. Her work emphasizes leveraging entrepreneurial approaches to strengthen public health systems, particularly in low-resource settings, and fostering trust in public-private partnerships. Chahine explores systemic challenges in global health, including neglected tropical diseases and healthcare access, while advocating for sustainable solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration. Her research spans topics such as workplace breastfeeding interventions in Mexico, urban metabolism modeling in Beijing, and environmental justice in low-income communities. She has also written extensively on the transformative potential of social entrepreneurship in sectors like healthcare delivery, education, and sustainable consumption. Chahine’s contributions include frameworks for public health entrepreneurship, policy analysis tools, and frameworks for evaluating partnerships. Chahine’s work is characterized by a systems thinking approach, analyzing complex stakeholder networks and identifying leverage points for systemic change. Her research has implications for global health policy, urban planning, and social innovation ecosystems. While no formal awards are listed, her prolific publication record and interdisciplinary collaborations highlight her influence in these fields.

• Social Entrepreneurship
• Public Health Systems
• Global Health Partnerships
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Kae Newcomb is a faculty member in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Saint Louis University-Madrid, where she teaches drawing and engages in interdisciplinary artistic practice. She holds an M.F.A. in Drawing and Painting from Brooklyn College, City University of New York, and also earned an M.B.A. and B.S. from Saint Louis University. Her educational background includes studies at the School of Visual Arts and the Art Students League of New York, reflecting a deep foundation in visual arts. Her research and practice span Drawing, Painting, Photography, Installation, Artist Books, and Community-Based Art . She is particularly known for her work in art and museum education, having taught at institutions such as MoMA, the Guggenheim Museum, the International Center of Photography, and El Museo del Barrio in New York. The 15 most recent exhibitions and projects reflect a strong commitment to artistic experimentation, social engagement, and cross-cultural dialogue . Themes include textile art, environmental politics, feminist collectives, and the artist book as a medium. Her work frequently appears in international biennials and artist book fairs, demonstrating a global reach and interdisciplinary approach. Notable honors include: Obra Social 'La Caixa' grant (2009) for the Travelling Digital Photography Workshops Hilla Rebay Teaching Artist Award, Guggenheim Museum (2005) Artist-in-Residence at Women's Studio Workshop (2005) Public exhibition grant from Alicante City Council (2016) for INMODERATUS Kae Newcomb has been deeply involved in mentoring youth and marginalized communities through art education. She led digital photography programs for teens at risk and adults in recovery, and taught museum-based studio programs for teens. She is a founding member of MASQUELIBROS Artist Book Fair and the INMODERATUS art collective, both of which emphasize collaboration, public engagement, and alternative artistic platforms. She has contributed to numerous group and solo exhibitions across Spain, the U.S., China, Argentina, and Morocco, and has participated in major art fairs including ARTMADRID, ESTAMPA, and JustMAD. Her work bridges studio practice, pedagogy, and activism, creating a sustained impact in both academic and community contexts.

• Drawing
• Painting
• Photography
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