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Charles T. Lee is an Associate Professor of Justice and Social Inquiry at Arizona State University's School of Social Transformation. His work bridges political theory, critical theory, and cultural studies, focusing on unconventional forms of citizenship and resistance within neoliberal capitalism. He earned his Ph.D. in Political Theory and Cultural Studies from the University of Southern California and a B.A. in Political Science and Mass Communication from UC Berkeley.
Lee's research examines how marginalized groups—such as migrant workers, transgender individuals, and ethnic restaurant entrepreneurs—develop innovative citizenship practices outside conventional legal frameworks. His acclaimed book Ingenious Citizenship (2016) received the 2017 Transdisciplinary Humanities Book Award. Current projects explore mindfulness in academia and the cultural politics of ethnic food as sites of resistance.
His publications span journals like Theory & Event, Citizenship Studies, and Peace Review, with a focus on globalization, migration, food studies, and affect theory. Lee serves on editorial boards for Citizenship Studies and ASU's Center for Mindfulness, and has held leadership roles in professional associations like the American Political Science Association.
His teaching spans courses on justice theory, cultural diversity, and critical social inquiry. Recent service includes chairing diversity committees, advising graduate programs, and contributing to university governance initiatives.
