Xuanren Goodman Wang

Xuanren Goodman Wang, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Delaware State University. His research focuses on mechanisms of inequality in health and socioeconomic outcomes, particularly addressing race, class, gender, and neighborhood influences. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Texas A&M University (2018) and a graduate certificate in Data Analysis (2016). His undergraduate degree in Sociology and Economics is from the University of Texas at Austin (2013).

Education:

• B.A. in Sociology and Economics, University of Texas at Austin, 2013
• Ph.D. in Sociology, Texas A&M University, 2018
• Graduate Certificate in Data Analysis, Texas A&M University, 2016

Research Interests:

• Effects of race/ethnicity on health outcomes
• Intergenerational transmission of inequality
• Influence of neighborhood context on individual outcomes

His work combines quantitative and qualitative methods, including survey design, statistical analysis, and community-engaged research. Recent studies address pandemic impacts on mental health, vaccine hesitancy in underserved communities, and socioeconomic mobility among immigrant groups.

Grants and Funding:

• PI: Catholic Charities USA ($300,000, 2023–2025) for Healthy Housing Program evaluation
• Co-I: NIH RCMI Program ($1.46M, 2020–2024) for family support interventions
• M-PI: NIH ($1.13M, 2020–2023) for Social and Behavioral Implications of COVID-19 Testing

Wang emphasizes applied research to address real-world disparities, collaborating with community organizations and policymakers to translate findings into actionable strategies.