I am Assistant Professor in Division of Social Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). I obtained my Ph.D. in Sociology at Princeton University in 2020, under the supervision of Matthew Salganik. I obtained my B.S. in Computer Science and B.A. in History, 2013, from Peking University.
I will join Brown University as Assistant Professor of Sociology and International and Public Affairs from July 2024.
My research spans computational social science, social movements, social networks, and quantitative methods.
My recent substantive projects include:
Protests (particularily in China); their causes and consequences.
Global surveillance and its social impact
My recent methodological projects include:
I am actively recruiting research assistants all year around. If you are motivated and interested in working with me, feel free to send me an email with your CV and other material.
For PhD applicants in 2023-2024 cycle, you need to apply for the Ph.D. Program in Sociology at Brown Univeristy if you want to work with me.
Ph.D. in Sociology, 2020
Princeton University
M.A. in Sociology, 2018
Princeton University
B.S. in Computer Science and B.A. in History, 2013
Peking University
I have been teaching the following courses. You can download my teaching material below.
Placement of my former students / RA:
MPhil
RA:
Undergrad: