Jasmine Trang Ha

Jasmine Trang Ha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Western University (Canada), affiliated with the Faculty of Social Science. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on international migration systems, climate impacts on migration, migration statistics, and globalization effects on demographic patterns, with particular expertise in Asia-Pacific regions. She contributes to policy efforts improving migration data quality globally.

Education:

• PhD in Sociology, University of Minnesota

Research Interests:

Her work bridges sociology and demography to address modern migration challenges. Key topics include:

• Migration statistics methodology
• Climate change's role in displacement
• International student mobility
• Globalization's demographic impacts
• Sustainability in migration policy

Key Research Trends: Her publications analyze migration networks, pandemic impacts on economies, and data limitations in ASEAN regions. Methodologically, she emphasizes spatial decomposition and policy-oriented analysis.

Upcoming Work: Presenting at PAA 2022 on global migration rate decompositions.

Awards: No specific awards listed, but her work is supported through institutional research grants.

Lab/Team Affiliation: Engaged in migration studies collaborations within Western University's sociology department.