Emily Mokros

Emily Mokros is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Kentucky, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on late imperial and modern China, with specializations in cultural, urban, and political history. She holds a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University (2016) and a B.A. from the University of Chicago (2009).

Her work explores topics such as the administrative systems of the Qing Dynasty, the role of gazettes in political communication, and the intersection of war, memory, and media. Key themes include imperial governance, information networks, and global cultural exchanges. She is actively involved in advising graduate students in Chinese, East Asian, and global history.

Her publications span from 18th-century information scandals in Qing China to analyses of modern treaty-era sovereignty disputes. Notable works include studies on the Peking Gazette’s role in state authority and the global circulation of Chinese historical texts. While no specific awards are listed, her contributions to Qing Studies and digital humanities methodologies are significant.

Emily Mokros contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives through affiliations with Social Theory, International Studies, and Global Asias programs. Her research bridges traditional historical methods with modern digital tools, addressing challenges in source availability and methodological innovation.