Huiyi Wu

Huiyi Wu is a researcher at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG), Berlin, focusing on the history of science in China and its trans-regional connections. Her work explores the intersection of scientific knowledge, cultural practices, and political systems in premodern contexts.

• Department: Research Group: China in the Global System of Science

Her research interests center on the historiography of science, particularly how astrological and astronomical knowledge was systematized and disseminated in Qing Dynasty local gazetteers. She investigates the role of fenye (分野) in linking celestial phenomena to earthly power structures.

Recent projects include analyses of Fenye chapters in Qing-era gazetteers and their integration of Western scientific knowledge. These studies highlight the interplay between indigenous Chinese traditions and global scientific networks.