Yujie Zhu

Dr. Yujie Zhu is a researcher at the Centre for Heritage and Museum Studies, part of the Australian National University (ANU) College of Arts & Social Sciences. His work focuses on critical heritage studies, cultural memory, and tourism anthropology, bridging theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis in Chinese and Asia-Pacific contexts.

• Research Interests: Memory politics, urban heritage regeneration, authenticity in tourism, and the intersection of heritage with sociopolitical dynamics.
• Key Projects: Examining colonial heritage in Asia-Pacific, co-creation in intangible heritage, and the role of museums in peacebuilding.

Recent Publications highlight trends in memory-driven heritage practices, post-conflict reconciliation, and the commodification of cultural authenticity in urban and tourism settings.

Affiliations: Centre for Heritage and Museum Studies, Research School of Humanities and the Arts (ANU), and the Association of Critical Heritage Studies.