Yan Su Yan Su is a PhD researcher in the School of History, Religions and Philosophies at SOAS, University of London, whose research focuses on the conservation and adaptive reuse of historic temple architecture in Sichuan, China, with particular interest in traditional craftsmanship, cultural sustainability, and community engagement in heritage preservation.
Xiao Lin Xiao Lin is a doctoral researcher in the Department of History at SOAS. Her research focuses on Manchu intellectuals in the late Qing and Republic of China periods, exploring questions of political thought, identity, and transnational exchange.
Chih-Chien Liu Liu Chih-Chien is a PhD student within the Department of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics at SOAS, University of London. His research concentrates on the influence of digital technology on the political arena and democratic responses, with particular emphasis on experiences in East Asia.
Yang He Yang He is a PhD candidate in Translation Studies at SOAS, University of London, specializing in the translation and representation of Chinese political discourse in cross-cultural contexts. Her research interests include news translation, media discourse analysis, critical discourse studies, and cross-cultural political communication
Alessandra Francone Alessandra Francone is a doctoral researcher in the LCL department. Her thesis "The effects of sociohistorical context on lexical borrowing: a re-evaluation of "basic vocabulary"" straddles historical linguistics and contact linguistics, and focuses on lexical borrowing in languages spoken in the Baltic region and the central Mediterranean.
Farid Mamundzay Farid Mamundzay is a doctoral researcher in the Department of Politics and International Studies at SOAS, University of London, focusing on comparative politics and international relations. His research explores peace studies, civil war, rebel governance, human rights, and state-building in South and Central Asia.
Dr Ivana Bevilacqua Ivana is an ESRC Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Politics and International Studies.