معرفی
Yunhe Wu is a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of History at Kent State University, specializing in American West, Chinese Diaspora, and transnational social justice history. Affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences, he holds a Ph.D. in History (2024) from Kent State. His research examines intersections of masculinity, race, and citizenship in 19th-20th century California.
Education: Ph.D. in History (2024), Kent State University; B.A. in History from Beijing Normal University.
Research focuses on two major projects: 1) Cantonese village women’s movements and their impact on masculinity reforms among Chinese immigrants, and 2) a transnational study of Cantonese women in American prostitution during the Progressive Era. His work challenges traditional narratives by emphasizing agency of marginalized groups and systemic barriers.
Recent scholarly contributions include a peer-reviewed article under review for Verge: Studies in Global Asias. Awards include Western History Association grants (2024), a German Historical Institute fellowship (2023), and teaching excellence recognitions.
Teaching emphasizes support for first-generation students, informed by volunteer work in Beijing slums and pandemic-era interventions at Kent State. Collaborates with colleagues on inclusive pedagogy initiatives. Professional memberships include the Association for Asian American Studies and Western History Association.
