Hello and welcome!

I am Associate Professor of International Relations and Southeast Asian Studies at Xiamen University (XMU).

I study the interaction between international relations and domestic politics, and the interaction between political institutions and economic outcomes. Most of my research focuses on countries in the Asia Pacific, and I have a special interest in Southeast Asia. I am also interested in political science methodology and apply various research methods to area studies.

At XMU, I am an active member of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies. Beyond XMU, I am also a member of Chinese Association for Southeast Asian Studies. I’ve enjoyed visiting and short-term appointments at Cornell University, University of Malaya, Thammasat University, and Vietnam National University.

This page has links to my research and teaching. You may also read my CV here.