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Dr. Xin Fan is a Teaching Professor in Modern Chinese History at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES). He also serves as a Fellow and Director of Studies at Lucy Cavendish College and Director of Studies at Robinson College. A global historian, Fan specializes in intellectual history, historiography, and worldviews of twentieth-century China. His research explores the intersections between foreign knowledge, nationalism, and knowledge production in non-Western contexts. He co-edits the SAGE Handbook of Interpreting Chinese History and has authored major works like Global History in China (2024) and World History and National Identity in China (2021). His current projects include studies on emotions and nationalism, as well as the global rise of higher education. Fan has taught at universities in Europe and the U.S., focusing on courses about Chinese cultural and historical contexts. His work bridges global and national perspectives, emphasizing how political consciousness shapes historical narratives.
Education & Career: Fan has studied and worked in China, the U.S., Germany, and the UK. While formal academic credentials are not detailed, his career trajectory reflects extensive international scholarly engagement.
Research Interests: Fan’s expertise spans intellectual history, nationalism, global historiography, and the sociology of knowledge. He examines how cultural and political conditions influence knowledge production in China, particularly regarding world history, emotional politics, and cross-cultural reception of antiquity. His work challenges Eurocentric frameworks and explores non-Western historiographical traditions.
Publications: Fan has authored monographs, co-edited volumes, and published widely in journals such as Global Intellectual History and Contributions to the History of Concepts. His book reviews appear in prominent journals like Journal of Asian Studies and Frontiers of History in China.
Teaching & Leadership: Fan teaches undergraduate courses on Chinese history and culture at AMES. He directs studies at two Cambridge colleges, fostering academic mentorship in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.
