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Emily T. Yeh serves as Professor of Geography at the University of Colorado within the College of Arts and Sciences, holding Faculty Affiliate status with the Center for Asian Studies, CNAIS, and C3BC. A 2024 Guggenheim Fellow and past-president of the American Association of Geographers (2021-2022), she is recognized as a College of Arts and Sciences Professor of Distinction for her transformative work in human geography. Her educational foundation includes a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley (2003), establishing her scholarly trajectory in critical geographical inquiry. Professor Yeh's research interrogates power dynamics within nature-society relationships through ethnographic methodologies , with seminal contributions to political ecology and cultural geography . Her work centers on Tibetan Plateau environmental transformations, examining natural resource conflicts, pastoralist livelihoods, and state-led development. Recent expansions address weather modification in anthropogenic climate contexts and decarbonization politics in Indonesia, revealing her evolving engagement with planetary-scale environmental challenges. This trajectory demonstrates consistent methodological rigor while adapting to emergent global ecological crises. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a decisive pivot toward climate intervention technologies and energy transition justice since 2022, while maintaining deep regional expertise in Asian contexts. The geographical scope has broadened from Tibet/China to include Indonesia, reflecting growing attention to Global South climate politics. Her scientific recognition includes: Guggenheim Fellowship (2024) Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar (2023-2024) Professor Yeh actively mentors graduate researchers including Drolma Gadou, Tsering Lhamo, Emma Loizeaux, and Tenzin Yangkey. Her research program is substantially supported by National Science Foundation funding for interdisciplinary projects on Tibetan Plateau rangeland dynamics and climate vulnerability, alongside her foundational CAREER award for transnational environmentalism research. Current work integrates capoeira philosophy with environmental justice frameworks, reflecting embodied scholarly practice. She contributes to interdisciplinary knowledge production through the Center for Asian Studies and C3BC, fostering collaborative approaches to environmental challenges that bridge geographical scales from local Tibetan communities to global climate governance structures.

• Political ecology
• Cultural geography
• Development studies
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Helen F. Siu is a Professor of Anthropology at Yale University and founding director of the Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Hong Kong. She holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University (1981). Her research focuses on agrarian change, China-Africa relations, rural-urban dynamics, and cultural identity in East Asia. Major affiliations include Yale University’s Department of Anthropology and the Hong Kong Institute, emphasizing interdisciplinary global research. Past roles include former chair of Yale’s Council on East Asian Studies. Education: Ph.D., Stanford University, 1981 Research interests span ethnographic studies of socialism, transnational networks, and contemporary political spaces in Hong Kong. Recent work analyzes China-Africa encounters and inter-Asian connections. She has advised global funding bodies and contributed to policy assessments. Publications include Asia Inside Out (3 volumes, Harvard UP, 2015-2019) and Tracing China (HKU Press, 2016). Active in cross-disciplinary initiatives bridging humanities and social sciences.

• Cultural Anthropology
• East Asian Studies
• China-Africa Relations
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Jud Murray is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Capital University, teaching courses on world religions, Asian religions, ethics, and advanced topics in Buddhism and meditation. He serves as the program coordinator for Interdisciplinary Studies and is an active member of the steering committees for the Midwest Conference on Chinese Thought and the Confucian Traditions Unit of the American Academy of Religion. Education: Ph.D., Brown University M.T.S., Harvard University B.A., The Ohio State University Research Interests: Dr. Murray specializes in East Asian religious and philosophical traditions, with a focus on Confucian moral education, Confucian and Daoist mysticism, and agrarianism in early imperial China. His current research employs contemplative studies methodologies to examine Confucian contemplation and its application in contemplative pedagogy for improving student learning and wellness. Publications Trends: His scholarly output from 2004 to 2021 centers on Chinese intellectual history, particularly the Huainanzi and Han dynasty thought. Notable recent works include entries on Confucian and Daoist mysticism for the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Religion (2019, 2021), reflecting his expertise in mystical dimensions of East Asian traditions and their contemporary relevance. Advising and Grants: The available information does not specify any graduate students advised or research grants received.

• East Asian Religions
• Confucian Studies
• Daoist Studies
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Shellen Xiao Wu is a Professor at Lehigh University and holds the inaugural L.H. Gipson Chair in Transnational History . She also serves as Director of the Humanities Center and teaches courses such as Science and Technology in the Modern World (HIST/GS 107) and Modern Chinese History (HIST 076). Education: Ph.D., Princeton University (2010); B.A., History & Literature, Harvard College (2002). Her research spans modern Chinese history, the history of science and technology, energy history, intellectual history, and global history. She examines how scientific ideas and resource management practices shaped China's geopolitical evolution and state-building from the late Qing dynasty to the People's Republic of China, with a focus on transnational connections and the transformation of frontiers into colonial laboratories. Her publications include two monographs: Empires of Coal (2015), analyzing coal extraction's role in China's modernization, and Birth of the Geopolitical Age (2023), tracing global frontier discourses. Articles in The American Historical Review and Nature highlight her interdisciplinary approach, blending historical geography with science studies. Scientific Awards and Honors : Henry Luce Foundation/American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship National Humanities Center Fellowship (2016-17) Institute for Advanced Study Fellowship (2020-21) Public Intellectual Program, National Committee on US-China Relations (2016-18) Wilson Center China Fellowship (2023-24) She contributes to journals like ISIS and Nature , emphasizing science's role in China's modernization. As Humanities Center Director, she leads Lehigh's Humanities AI initiative, fostering interdisciplinary research.

• Modern Chinese History
• History of Science and Technology
• Energy and Natural Resource Extraction
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Douglas Anton Kammen is an Associate Professor of Southeast Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where he has built a distinguished career focused on political violence, social movements, and human rights in Southeast Asia. His expertise particularly centers on Indonesia and Timor-Leste, drawing from extensive fieldwork and archival research across the region. Education and Career Trajectory: PhD from Cornell University, where he was inspired by exceptional teachers to pursue Southeast Asian studies Department of Political Science, Canterbury University (1998-2000) Fulbright Senior Scholar at Universitas Hasanuddin in Makassar (2000-2001) Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosae in Dili (2001-2003) Current position: Associate Professor, Southeast Asian Studies, National University of Singapore Research Focus: Kammen's scholarly work delves deep into the complexities of political violence, examining how social movements emerge and function within repressive contexts. His research particularly emphasizes the Indonesian mass violence of 1965-66, military politics across Southeast Asia, and the intricate dynamics of popular political thinking in post-colonial societies. His work on Timor-Leste spans from colonial land policies to contemporary governance challenges, providing crucial insights into the nation's ongoing state-building efforts. Teaching and Academic Service: At NUS, Kammen has developed and taught comprehensive courses including the foundational module "Southeast Asia: A Changing Region," advanced courses on "Politics in Southeast Asia" and "War in Southeast Asia," and specialized honors modules on theoretical frameworks and ethnic relations. His graduate seminars focus specifically on Indonesian studies and comparative state formation, contributing significantly to the next generation of Southeast Asian scholars. Major Publications and Impact: His recent works demonstrate a consistent focus on historical continuities and contemporary challenges in Southeast Asian politics. From examining colonial land concessions in Portuguese Timor to analyzing polygamy patterns across historical periods, his research bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy implications. His 2024 publications on visual histories of Indonesian mass violence and colonial land legacies represent significant contributions to understanding long-term impacts of historical violence and colonial governance. Recognition and Awards: Fulbright Senior Scholar award (2000-2001) Orcid identifier: 0000-0001-9054-9045 Extensive citation record across multiple disciplines Collaborative Networks: Throughout his career, Kammen has maintained extensive collaborative relationships with scholars across Southeast Asia and internationally. His co-authored works include partnerships with researchers from multiple institutions, demonstrating his commitment to collaborative scholarship. His current position at NUS places him within one of Asia's premier research universities, providing platforms for continued significant contributions to Southeast Asian studies.

• Political violence
• Social movements
• Collective action
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Matthew Duperon is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Susquehanna University, specializing in comparative ethics and early Chinese philosophy. His work bridges classical Daoist and Confucian ethics with contemporary issues in sustainability, pedagogy, and secularism. PhD, Brown University (2013) MA, Brown University (2011) MA, Cornell University (2006) BA, College of William and Mary (2003) His research focuses on Warring States and early Han dynasty intellectual history, contemporary Confucian religiosity, and environmental ethics. Publications include analyses of the Huainanzi , Xunzi, and Daoist breath cultivation. He advocates for moral formation in ethics pedagogy through Confucian-inspired frameworks. Recent publications highlight trends in East-West comparative ethics, sustainability as ethical practice, and the intersection of agrarian traditions with classical Chinese thought. His work often engages with contemporary thinkers like Wendell Berry and interdisciplinary methodologies. Scientific Awards and Grants Research mini-grant, Susquehanna University (2012) Dissertation Completion Fellowship, Brown University (2010–2011) Mandarin Enrichment Scholarship, National Taiwan University (2008) Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship, Cornell University (2004) Duperon has supervised senior capstone projects on topics like Goddess Tara and Confucianism in martial arts. He co-organizes the university's Meditation and Contemplative Practice Group and contributes to curriculum development in Religious Studies.

• Comparative Religious Ethics
• Early Chinese Philosophy
• Warring States and Early Han Dynasty Intellectual History
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Associate Professor Jeffrey Neilson is affiliated with the School of Geosciences at the University of Sydney, where he contributes to the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre. His research focuses on economic geography, global value chains, and sustainability in agriculture, particularly in Indonesia's coffee and cocoa sectors. Key themes include smallholder livelihoods, institutional frameworks, and the political economy of development in Southeast Asia. Notable publications include Value Chain Struggles (2009) and Global Value Chains and Global Production Networks (2015). His work spans academic journals, policy reports, and media commentary on Indonesia's economic and environmental challenges. He has secured grants such as the 2024 Climate Change Mitigation in Agroforest Landscapes project and the 2023 High-value Horticulture initiative. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, addressing topics like land rights, remittance impacts, and sustainability standards. Media engagements include op-eds in the Wall Street Journal and Canberra Times , discussing Indonesia's political economy and Australia-Indonesia relations. Current research students and collaborative projects reflect his commitment to bridging academic inquiry with policy relevance in agrarian and environmental studies.

• Economic Geography
• Global Value Chains
• Agricultural Sustainability
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William Rowe holds the John and Diane Cooke Professorship in Chinese History at Johns Hopkins University. His scholarship examines modern Chinese socioeconomic and urban history within broader comparative frameworks. Research spans Qing dynasty elite consciousness, patterns of agrarian violence, and urban development in 19th-century China. Notable works include studies of Hankow's 19th-century commerce and society, an interpretive history of China's last empire (Qing dynasty), and analyses of early 19th-century reformist thought. Current research focuses on the intellectual contributions of early 19th-century reformist thinker Bao Shichen. Professor Rowe maintains active engagement in comparative world history frameworks through roles in the Association for Asian Studies and editorial leadership of Late Imperial China journal. His graduate supervision encompasses diverse aspects of Chinese social and intellectual history.

• Modern Chinese History
• Socioeconomic History
• Urban History
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Dr Andrea Janku is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of History at SOAS University of London, part of the School of History, Religions and Philosophies. She holds an MA and PhD from the University of Heidelberg and studied Chinese literature in Shanghai. Her research focuses on China’s social and intellectual history, with recent emphasis on environmental history and disaster studies, particularly famine experiences in late Qing and Republican eras. Education: MA and PhD in Classical and Modern Sinology (University of Heidelberg) Chinese literature studies (Shanghai) Research Interests: Dr Janku’s work examines how disasters shaped Chinese society, analyzing famine relief efforts, environmental change, and cultural responses to calamities. She has conducted extensive research on Linfen County’s environmental history and co-edited volumes on global disaster contexts. Her current projects explore landscapes of production/consumption and transnational disaster relief networks. Publications Overview: Her articles and book chapters critically analyze famine narratives, disaster relief mechanisms, and historical discourses in Chinese press. Recent work includes studies on Ming-Qing epidemic responses and 19th-century Shanghai’s press landscape. Awards & Grants: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in provided texts. Supervision & Collaboration: Supervised over ten PhD students focusing on topics like Ming-Qing trans-femininity, missionary education, and Republican postal systems. Collaborates on environmental history projects and international disaster studies networks.

• History of Disasters in Early Modern China
• Environmental History
• Social and Intellectual History of China
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Dr. phil. Dirk Schuck is a Research Associate at the University of Erfurt's History Department since 2021, working on the subproject A03: Property and Habit within the CRC TRR294 'Structural Change of Property'. Doctorate in Political Science (2016), University of Leipzig Master's in Philosophy (2007), Goethe University Frankfurt His research focuses on: Political anthropology of property – analyzing ownership's role in habit formation and societal structures (19th century Germany, global contexts). Moral philosophy – comparative studies of David Hume and Adam Smith's theories of compassion and social stability. Liberalism's evolution – historical transformations of individual autonomy from John Locke to modern educational systems. Postwar German ethics – continuity and rupture in bourgeois vs. Nazi moral philosophy. Key publications examine: Enlightenment thought – comparative analysis of Hegel, Scottish Enlightenment's retroactive necessity concepts. Empathy cultivation – critique of economic education models in the Bologna system. Cross-cultural normative frameworks – Liberalism and Confucianism in contemporary China-Europe relations. Historical memory – persistent Nazi mentality in postwar Germany through edited volumes. His work combines DFG-funded collaborative research with editorial contributions to academic series like Gothaer Forschungen zur FNZ .

• Political Anthropology of Property
• Scottish Enlightenment
• Liberalism
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Dr. W. Nathan Green is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the National University of Singapore (NUS). His research focuses on how development finance transforms environments and livelihoods in Southeast Asia, particularly in Cambodia and the Mekong Basin. He employs ethnographic methods to study political ecology, agrarian change, and the intersections of finance, debt, and social justice. His work critiques microfinance industries, impact investment, and the financialization of development, emphasizing their role in dispossession and environmental harm. Education: PhD (Geography), University of Wisconsin-Madison MA (Southeast Asian Studies), University of Wisconsin-Madison BA (Geography & Comparative History of Ideas), University of Washington Research Interests: Political ecology of agrarian finance and microfinance Debt-driven environmental change (e.g., deforestation) Impact of Chinese development finance and infrastructure Social reproduction and translocal precarity Critical agrarian studies and food regimes Teaching & Awards: Recipient of NUS Promising Research Award (2023) 2022 Faculty Teaching Excellence Award and 2023 Annual Teaching Excellence Award Focus on participatory learning, fieldwork, and global socio-environmental challenges Grants & Projects: Funded by Fulbright, Mellon Foundation, NASA, and Singapore Ministry of Education Current project: Impact investment for sustainable development in Southeast Asia Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects involving Southeast Asian development finance and political ecology.

• Human Geography
• Development Studies
• Environmental Geography
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Bradley G. Lewis is a Professor of Economics at Union College, Schenectady, New York, where he has held his position since 1999. His work spans financial markets, economic history, and international finance, with a particular focus on U.S. and Japanese systems. He has taught courses such as Financial Markets , Monetary Economics , and Senior Thesis , emphasizing applied economic thinking and institutional analysis. Education : Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from the University of Chicago (1982, 1978), and B.A. with Honors in Economics from Carleton College (1969). Lewis' research bridges historical and contemporary economic issues, including American Economic History , Financial Markets , and International Trade . His publications often explore institutional development, such as railroads and environmental policy. His recent teaching seminar presentations compare Japanese and American business practices, highlighting global interdependence. Scientific awards include the Certificate of Distinguished Performance in Management Accounting Examinations (1972). He has peer-reviewed for journals and served on accreditation teams. Administrative roles at Union College include former Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education (1995-2000) and Director of Corporate Relations (2000-2002).

• American Economic History
• Financial Markets
• International Finance and Economics
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Jeffrey Bilbro is a faculty member at Spring Arbor University specializing in American literature with a focus on ecological ethics and the intersection of Christian theology with environmental thought. His scholarly work examines how American writers from Puritan times to contemporary authors like Wendell Berry have conceptualized humanity's relationship with the natural world. Dr. Bilbro's research interests include: American literature, particularly 19th and 20th century works Eco-theology and Christian environmental ethics Wendell Berry studies and agrarian philosophy Thoreau and transcendentalist literature Puritan literary traditions and their ecological implications The relationship between literature, place, and community His publications demonstrate consistent interdisciplinary scholarship bridging literary studies, environmental thought, and theological inquiry. Bilbro's book "Loving God's Wildness" traces how Puritan theology shaped American writers' environmental consciousness. His work often examines how literary form itself can enact ecological thinking, as seen in his analysis of memory in Wendell Berry's fiction. Notably, Bilbro has engaged with international contexts through his work teaching Thoreau in China, exploring cross-cultural applications of American environmental thought. His scholarship consistently argues for the importance of local knowledge, community connection, and ecological responsibility as essential components of meaningful educational experiences and cultural renewal.

• American Literature
• Ecological Ethics
• Christian Theology in Literature
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Burak Gürel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Koç University, Istanbul, and serves as Director of the Center for Asian Studies (KUASIA). His research spans political economy, historical sociology, and rural development, with a regional focus on China, India, and Turkey. He teaches courses on social theory, historical sociology, and Asian political economy. PhD in Sociology, Johns Hopkins University (2015) MA in Sociology, Johns Hopkins University (2009) MA in Sociology, Boğaziçi University (2004) BA in Sociology, Dokuz Eylül University (2002) Burak Gürel's scholarship focuses on social movements, welfare politics, and agrarian transformations in emerging economies. His work analyzes comparative-historical dynamics in China, India, and Turkey, particularly examining how collective mobilization shapes rural development trajectories and social protection systems. His recent publications explore labor unrest in Chinese-invested enterprises in Turkey, land occupations in Turkish agrarian history, and the political logic of taxation in China. These studies reveal persistent themes of state-society relations, economic transformation, and contested development processes. Fox International Fellow, MacMillan Center, Yale University (2006-07) Visiting researcher at institutions including Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard, and International Institute of Social Studies at the Hague Supervisor researcher, Emerging Markets Welfare Project (European Research Council, 2017-2021) Member, International Advisory Board, Journal of Peasant Studies

• Political Economy
• Historical Sociology
• Rural Development
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Hsiang-Lin Shih (she/her) is an Associate Professor of Asian Studies at St. Olaf College since 2022, with a PhD in Asian Languages and Literature from the University of Washington (2013). She specializes in early medieval Chinese poetry, diasporic Chinese literature, and agricultural themes in classical texts, blending digital humanities with experiental pedagogy. Education: PhD and MA (University of Washington), BA (National Dong Hwa University) Her research explores Chinese diaspora through historical migration patterns and literary representations, agricultural narratives in the Book of Songs and Yilan, Taiwan, and digital humanities via virtual exhibits and interactive tools like ThingLink. She employs multiliteracies pedagogy to enhance student engagement and career readiness. Recent publications, including the 2024 monograph on Cao Cao’s court poetry and 2021 article on hyperlinked farming poetry in the Shi jing, reflect her focus on intertextual connections and environmental contexts. Collaborative projects with students examine Taiwanese agrarian communities, digital mapping of Taipei, and translation of diasporic works. Scientific Awards: 2024 Professional Development Grant (St. Olaf) Mellon Digital Humanities on the Hill Grant (2017) Magnus the Good Awards for student projects (2016–2019) Luce Foundation Asia and Environment Grants (2016, 2018) Shih’s student collaborations include translations of Taiwanese literature (e.g., Wu Ming-Yi’s novella, 2024) and fieldwork in Yilan’s farming communities (2018–2019). She advocates for equity-driven education through online multilingual platforms and inclusive pedagogical frameworks.

• Chinese Literature
• Early Medieval Poetry
• Book of Songs (Shi jing)
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