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Liang Luo is a Professor of Chinese Studies at the University of Kentucky’s Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures and Cultures department within the College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University’s East Asian Languages and Civilizations program, preceded by MA and BA degrees in Chinese literature and comparative literature from Beijing Normal University. Luo’s research focuses on intersections of performance, politics, and popular culture in modern China, Japan, and the international avant-garde. His work explores Sino-Japanese cultural relations, gender politics, and folklore, particularly through the lens of the White Snake legend.
Education:
- Ph.D., East Asian Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University
- M.A., Comparative Literature, Beijing Normal University
- B.A., Chinese Language and Literature, Beijing Normal University
Research Interests:
- Performance studies, propaganda, and avant-garde movements
- Cultural politics of gender and intersectionality
- Multimedia adaptations of classical legends
- East Asian comparative literature and film
Awards and Recognition:
- Harvard-Yenching Doctoral Fellowship
- Reischauer Institute Fellowship
- NEH Summer Stipend (Stanford University)
- Harvard’s Certificate of Distinction in Teaching
Professional Affiliations:
- International Studies
- Chinese Studies
- Folklore & Mythology
- Gender and Women’s Studies
- Global Asias
Luo’s publications include The Global White Snake (2021) and The Avant-Garde and the Popular in Modern China (2014), analyzing intersections of cultural politics and performance. His work bridges classical and modern studies, with recent projects exploring digital activism through folklore and transnational cultural narratives.
