Herbert L. Smith

Herbert L. Smith is a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences and served as Director of the Population Studies Center during two terms (2005-2009 and 2011-2014). His research focuses on population patterns in North China and South/Southeast Asian countries. He is affiliated with the Population Studies Center and holds an office in McNeil Building 230. Contact: hsmith@pop.upenn.edu.

Research interests emphasize demographic trends across Asia, combining historical and contemporary data to analyze migration, urbanization, and sociocultural factors influencing population dynamics. His work bridges anthropology and sociology, often collaborating with regional institutions.

No recent articles were listed in the provided texts, but his long-term focus on Asian demographics suggests contributions to related journals. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned, but his directorship roles imply significant contributions to the field.