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Ting Zhang is an Associate Professor and Associate Department Chair in the Department of History at the University of Maryland. She specializes in cultural and legal history of late imperial China, with a focus on print culture, legal knowledge dissemination, and information networks in the Qing Dynasty. Her research challenges traditional narratives about Chinese legal insularity, emphasizing the role of commercial publishing in shaping legal consciousness.
Education:
- B.A. and M.A. from Peking University
- Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University
Research Interests: Early Modern History, East Asia, History of Information, Legal History, Print Culture, Qing Dynasty Studies. Her current project explores public notices and information networks in Qing China, examining state-society dynamics and legal authority.
Awards & Fellowships:
- Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS China Studies Fellowship
- John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress Fellowship
- Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation Fellowship
- China Scholarship Council Grant
Teaching & Engagement: Taught at Peking University, Johns Hopkins, University of Delaware, and UC San Diego. Active in promoting cross-cultural historical scholarship and digital archiving.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with global networks in book history and legal studies, leveraging digital tools for historical analysis.
