معرفی
Dr. Weihua An is a Professor of Sociology and Quantitative Theory and Methods at Emory University, with affiliations at The East Asian Studies Program, Goizueta Business School, and Rollins School of Public Health. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology and A.M. in Statistics from Harvard University, with postdoctoral training at Harvard Kennedy School. His research focuses on network analysis, causal inference, Bayesian methods, and their applications to social inequality, health, and organizations. He has authored influential statistical software packages like 'fglsnet' and 'keyplayer' and edited special issues in top journals. His work bridges methodological innovation with substantive social science topics, including peer effects, policy diffusion, and network-based interventions. He has advised over 27 Ph.D. dissertations and received the Emory Faculty Teaching Award and the Clifford Clogg Award.
Education:
- PhD in Sociology, Harvard University, 2011
- MA in Statistics, Harvard University, 2009
- MA in Economics, Claremont Graduate University, 2005
- MA in Political Science, Peking University, 2002
- BA in Public Administration, Wuhan University, 1999
Research Interests: Network Analysis, Causal Inference, Bayesian Analysis, Social Inequality, Health Policy, Organizational Studies. His methodological work emphasizes rigorous statistical frameworks for analyzing complex social systems.
Grants & Awards:
- Funded by NIH, NSF, and U.S. Census Bureau
- Editor of Sociological Methodology
- Recipient of Clifford Clogg Award (ASA)
Labs & Collaborations: Involved in interdisciplinary projects at Emory’s Institute for Quantitative Theory and Methods and collaborations with institutions like The Carter Center and Harvard University.
