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Yu Ouyang is an Associate Professor and Interim Department Chair in the College of History, Philosophy, Political Science and Economics at Purdue University Northwest (PNW). His expertise lies in American Politics, with a focus on presidential power, executive actions, and quantitative methods. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Kentucky and a B.A. from Valdosta State University. Ouyang’s research examines presidential unilateralism, bureaucratic management, and the role of social media in political communication. He has authored or co-authored over 20 publications, including works on emergency powers, sanction rhetoric, and presidential appointments.
Research & Awards: Ouyang’s notable works include Checking Executive Power: A Simulation Model of Unilateral Executive Behavior (2019) and How Presidents Utilize Their Emergency Powers (2019). He has received awards such as the 2019 Teaching Incentives Program Award and the 2018 IASS Faculty Research Award. His current projects explore presidential rhetoric in foreign policy and economic sanctions.
Teaching: Ouyang teaches courses in American politics, public policy, and research methodology. He emphasizes active learning and critical thinking, aiming to equip students with skills for diverse career paths. His pedagogical approach fosters engagement through experiential learning and evidence-based analysis.
Grants & Engagement: He secured grants like the 2017 Purdue Research Foundation Summer Faculty Grant and the 2018 CHESS Summer Scholarship. Beyond academia, Ouyang enjoys video gaming, sports, and reading web novels for leisure.
