معرفی
Lijiaozi Cheng is a Research Fellow at the School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations at the University of Sheffield. Her work bridges sociological theory with public health, focusing on the conceptualization of health and illness in China and non-Western contexts.
- Completed PhD at University of Sheffield (2022)
- Recipient of multiple academic prizes including the Mildred Blaxter Fellowship
- Teaching experience in sociology, digital health, and qualitative research methods
Research interests center on the intersection of biological and social dimensions of health, particularly exploring the 'neither healthy nor diseased' paradigm through cultural and anti-racist lenses. Her methodological approach combines qualitative sociological research with institutional analysis.
Key contributions include projects on cultural intelligence in leadership and public health campaigns targeting minority ethnic groups during the pandemic. She has supervised postgraduate students in Journalism Studies and developed cross-disciplinary research frameworks.
Scientific Recognition
- Mildred Blaxter Fellowship
- Petrie Watson Exhibitions Prize
- Phil Strong Memorial Prize
- University of Sheffield publication scholarship
Previously held roles at University of Leeds and Bath Spa University demonstrate her interdisciplinary engagement with health sociology and institutional inclusion practices.
