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Dr. Jie Zhang is an Associate Professor at Trinity University with joint appointments in Chinese, East Asian Studies, and International Studies. She holds a Ph.D. in Chinese and Comparative Literature from Washington University in St. Louis, an M.A. in Contemporary Chinese Literature from Peking University, and a B.A. in Chinese Languages and Literature from Beijing Normal University.
Her research explores Chinese and transnational cinemas, late imperial Chinese literature, and contemporary digital culture. Current projects include translating Eileen Chang's stories and a book manuscript on Chinese internet culture. Her scholarship bridges historical texts with modern media expressions, examining geopolitics, gender representation, and cultural adaptation across periods.
Analyses of her 12 most recent publications (2008-2020) reveal consistent focus on:
- Transnational Chinese film industries and stardom
- Intersections of politics, technology, and entertainment
- Queer cinema and marginalized narratives
- Historical adaptations and postmodern reinterpretations
Awards & Grants:
- Trinity Academic Leaves (2014, 2020)
- Mellon SURF Faculty Adviser grants (2017, 2019)
- Course Development & Literacy grants (2012-2019)
- Swearingen Fellowship (2010-12)
- ASIANetwork Research Fellowship (2008)
She mentors students through Mellon SURF research projects and has held leadership roles in ASIANetwork, Southwest Conference on Asian Studies, and International Society for Educational Biography. At Trinity, she contributes to faculty development and global initiatives like the Shanghai Jiaotong University summer program.
