Kevin Wang

Kevin Wang is a Career Development Lecturer in Geography at Jesus College, University of Oxford, affiliated with the School of Geography and the Environment. He holds a DPhil in Migration Studies (Anthropology) at COMPAS, supervised by Professors Michael Keith and Anna Lora-Wainwright. His academic background includes a BA (First Class) from King’s College London, MSc (Distinction) in Contemporary Chinese Studies from Oxford (awarded the Ko Prize), and postgraduate studies at Beijing Normal University.

• Education:
  • BA Geography, King’s College London
  • MSc Contemporary Chinese Studies, University of Oxford (Distinction)
  • Postgraduate Studies, Beijing Normal University
  • DPhil in Migration Studies, University of Oxford

Research focuses on urbanization in Asia, particularly China’s urban transformation narratives, policy analysis of Xiong’an New Area, and reimagining ‘Chinese-style new urbanism.’ Key interests include migration studies, urban governance, and socio-spatial inequality. His work bridges urban anthropology, policy analysis, and geospatial research to critique conventional urban development paradigms.

Publications span urban governance, spatial heterogeneity, and environmental policy. Awards include the Ko Prize for academic excellence. Teaching roles include undergraduate modules on Chinese geography and society at Oxford.

Research partnerships are sought with policymakers, scholars, and international organizations to inform adaptive urban policies. Active in COMPAS and affiliated with the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies.