معرفی
Mengxing Joshi is a Tutor at the School of Geography and Sustainable Development, University of St Andrews, a position held since September 2021. They are completing their PhD in Geography at the same institution, with a focus on population ageing, ethnicity, migration, and development. Their research explores ethnic disparities in later-life loneliness and interventions for emplaced social support through an intersectional lens.
Education:
- PhD in Geography, University of St Andrews, UK (2025)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP), University of St Andrews, UK (2024)
- Master of Social Work, The University of Melbourne, Australia (2021)
- Master of Arts in International Development, The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom (2020)
Their research interests lie at the nexus of social gerontology, intersectionality, and sustainable development, particularly examining how structural factors like racism and socioeconomic status shape loneliness among ethnic minority and immigrant older adults. They employ qualitative, mixed methods, and scoping review methodologies to investigate these complex social dynamics.
Their recent publications show a consistent focus on loneliness and social isolation in marginalized older populations, with a trend toward examining systemic causes such as institutional racism and cultural barriers. The articles span disciplines including geography, gerontology, migration studies, and public health, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach grounded in social justice.
Mengxing contributes actively to the academic community through professional service roles, including:
- Publications Co-ordinator, Emerging Researchers Into Ageing Group (ERA), British Society of Gerontology (2024–present)
- Early Career Researcher Representative, Journal of Global Ageing (2024–present)
- Former Member, SFC Advisory Group on Supporting Scotland’s Postgraduate Researchers (2022–2024)
- Member of editorial board, Journal of Global Ageing
- External Examiner, University-led Review of Learning and Teaching (2024)
Mengxing has delivered multiple presentations at academic events such as the RGS-IBG Annual International Conference and British Society of Gerontology events, focusing on narrative storytelling and intersectional analysis of loneliness among older Chinese adults in Scotland. They have also contributed book reviews and an encyclopedia entry, demonstrating broad engagement with scholarly discourse. While no formal grants are mentioned, their editorial and advisory roles indicate recognition as an emerging leader in ageing research.
Mengxing is affiliated with research networks including the Emerging Researchers Into Ageing Group and participates in national policy discussions through past involvement with the Scottish Funding Council. Their work contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to reduced inequalities, good health and well-being, and sustainable cities and communities.
