About me

I obtained my Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Arts and Social Sciences from Maastricht University, the Netherlands, in September 2025. I also hold a Master of Arts degree in English Language, Literature and Culture from Beijing International Studies University, China (2017–2020). In addition, I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English (2012-2016) and a Bachelor of Management degree with a minor in Marketing from Anhui Polytechnic University, China (2013–2016).

Research interests

My research interests lie broadly in China studies, sociolinguistics, ethnography, and social interaction, with particular focuses on:

• Hanfu revival
• Gender studies
• Embodiment
• Semiotics
• Language ideology
• Materialism
• Migration studies
• Youth culture
• Fandom studies
• Identity construction
• Fashion studies