معرفی
Biao Xiang is the Director of the Research Department 'Anthropology of Economic Experimentation' at the Max Planck Institute. He holds a PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Oxford, where he previously served as a Professor. His research focuses on migration, mobility, and political economy in China, India, and other Asian regions. Key works include Global Body Shopping and Transcending Boundaries, which have been widely recognized. He leads a department exploring socioeconomic challenges through the 'common concerns' approach, addressing issues like urbanization, social repair, and global thinking rooted in the Global South.
Education:
- Bachelor's in Sociology, Beijing University
- PhD in Social Anthropology, University of Oxford
Research Interests:
- Migration and its socio-political implications
- Labour dynamics and social reproduction
- State-society interactions in Asia
- Public-facing anthropology and policy engagement
Awards and Recognition:
- Anthony Leeds Prize (2008)
- William L. Holland Prize (2012)
- Reprint of Transcending Boundaries (2018)
- 'Self as Method' ranked Most Impactful Book (2020)
Labs/Teams:
Leads the MPI's interdisciplinary department, collaborating on thematic clusters like Mobility, Social Repair, and Repositioning Global Thinking. Co-sponsors research groups such as 'Constructing Urban Futures in Asia' and 'Just Migration.'
