Yuan Gao

Yuan Gao is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Higher Education Research (CHER), Southern University of Science and Technology. She holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne (2016), a Master's degree in Educational Management and Leadership from the University of Bristol, and a double Honours Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Economics from Peking University.

• PhD: University of Melbourne (2016)
• MEd: University of Bristol
• B.A.: Peking University

Her research focuses on higher education internationalization, intercultural education, and higher education theory. She has published 20+ academic papers (9 SSCI-indexed), a monograph with Palgrave Macmillan, and three book chapters. Her work includes analyzing university internationalization metrics, STEM education in China, and cross-cultural competence frameworks.

Recent publications (2022-2025) span topics such as pandemic impacts on higher education internationalization, student deferral strategies in Australia, and post-pandemic policy innovation. These works appear in journals like Higher Education and Journal of Studies in International Education, with research trends emphasizing global-local dynamics, equity in educational access, and policy-driven internationalization.

She serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management (since 2022) and has been a reviewer for top journals since 2012. Her professional experience includes research roles at the University of Melbourne, Victoria University, and La Trobe University.