Qing Lai

Dr Qing Lai is Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Global and Sociocultural Studies at Florida International University's Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs. Her research examines demographic patterns, development dynamics, and survey methodologies with regional focus on China and Latin America.

As Co-PI of the FIU Cuba Poll since 2020, she analyzes sociopolitical attitudes in Cuba. Her work explores life-course education under socialism, Sino-Muslim identity formation, and ecological knowledge in fisheries conservation.

Contact: qlai@fiu.edu; office: SIPA 313.