Beiyin Deng

Beiyin Deng is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Missouri's College of Arts and Science. She specializes in contemporary Buddhist material culture and economy, with fieldwork focusing on Myanmar-China border trade, transnational Buddhism, and diaspora communities.

Research examines religious craftsmanship, ritual economies, and gender dynamics within Theravada Buddhist contexts. Current projects analyze marble Buddha statue production and cross-border religious networks.

Publications investigate historical and modern intersections of Buddhism, economics, and politics in Asia. Recent work includes studies on material enchantment in religious trade and Buddhist cosmopolis formation.

Teaches courses on Buddhism in East Asia, global religions, and capitalism's impact on Buddhist practices. Serves as co-editor of Contemporary Buddhism and treasurer for the AAS Burma Studies Group.