I am an assistant professor at the Department of Social Policy of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). I am also part of Population at LSE. 

My research areas intersect demography, education, and social policy. I am currently studying the causes and consequences of low fertility in China and the role of education in fertility transitions in developing countries. 

I hold a Ph.D. in Demography and Social Policy from Princeton University and received my B.S. and M.A. from Stanford University. 

Previously, I worked for the World Bank, PARIS21/International Household Survey Network, and Oxford Policy Management in the areas of education and statistical capacity development. 

Contact

Email: s[dot]chen114[at]lse[dot]ac[dot]uk

Office hours: Please book on Student Hub. 

PhD Supervision

I am currently accepting PhD students in Social Policy or Demography. I welcome applicants from any disciplinary background interested in studying fertility transitions, educational inequality, and/or the role of policies. Research proposals set in low- and middle-income countries and using quantitative methods are particularly welcome. 

For visiting scholars, please see: Visiting Research Student, Visiting fellows/professors.