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Dr. Yao Adam Liu is an Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Stanford University. His research focuses on Chinese politics, political economy, and authoritarian institutions, with a particular emphasis on banking development, public opinion dynamics, and Sino-US relations. He has been recognized with the 2020 BRICS Economic Research Award for his doctoral work on banking in China.
Education: PhD in Political Science (Stanford University). His teaching includes courses like Research Methods in International Affairs and The Political Economy of Reform in China. Research interests span authoritarian governance, Chinese foreign policy, and economic development challenges.
Notable contributions include analyses of cross-strait unification sentiment, China's local government debt crisis, and the impact of China's global perception on domestic US attitudes toward Asian Americans. His work bridges disciplinary boundaries to explore how political structures influence economic outcomes and public sentiment.
- Awards: BRICS Award (2020), valued at USD 21,000 with medal/citation
Advising and grants: While no formal advisees are listed, his research frequently collaborates with institutions like the Asia Competitiveness Institute and Institute of Policy Studies. His work engages with policy-relevant topics such as economic reform, geopolitical tensions, and public diplomacy strategies.
Liu is affiliated with research centers at NUS, contributing to projects on Asia's governance challenges and sustainability. His interdisciplinary approach reflects his belief in transcending traditional academic boundaries to address complex policy questions.
