معرفی
Dr. Pengfei Zhao is an Assistant Professor at McGill University's Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), part of the Faculty of Education. Specializing in qualitative methodologies, she focuses on critical ethnography, feminist approaches, and multilingual research. Her work addresses social justice, cultural translation, and ethical challenges in research.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Inquiry Methodology, Indiana University Bloomington, U.S.A.
- M.A. in Literary Theory, Beijing Normal University, China
- B.A. in Chinese Language and Literature, Beijing Normal University, China
Research Interests: Dr. Zhao explores identity formation among youth, gendered and racialized socialization, and methodological innovations in qualitative research. She emphasizes culturally responsive practices and ethical considerations in cross-cultural studies. Her work bridges critical theory, feminism, and post-colonial studies.
Grants & Awards:
- 2024 SSHRC Insight Development Grant ($73,335 CAD): Focuses on data ethics in the digital age.
- 2021 Spencer Foundation Grant ($75,000 USD): Examines racial trauma and transnational Chinese families.
Awards:
- National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow (2021)
- Illinois Qualitative Distinguished Dissertation Award (2019)
- IIQM PhD Dissertation Award (2017)
Advising: Open to new graduate students for 2025 applications. Supervision areas include educational leadership, qualitative methodologies, and cross-cultural studies.
Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative projects on feminist methodologies and digital ethnography, though specific lab names are not listed in the provided information.
