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Research Expertise:

I am an interdisciplinary social researcher, and my work is informed by sociology, cultural studies, pedagogy, critical theory, psychoanalysis, New Confucianism, and creative research methods. 

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I have an international standing in relation to Culture and Diversity in health and physical activity, sport and leisure. My research contribute to theoretical, empirical and methodological knowledge through: 

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  • Using psychoanalytic and sociological approaches to understand Chinese diaspora, Chineseness, and broadly ethnic diversity and migration-related issues (including mental health, physical activity and sport)

  • Extending an anthropocosmic perspective in embodiment and social justice research

  • Developing creative approaches to research: arts-based, (auto)ethnograhic and digital methods

Indicators of Esteem:

I am a recipient of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship, AIESEP Young Scholar and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).

 

I am an editorial board member of Sport, Education and Society, an associate editor for Leisure Sciences, and an Adjunct Fellow at the Institute for Culture and Society in Western Sydney University.

 

Funding:

I am a named investigator on research funding from the European Union Horizon 2020 Scheme, Economic and Social Research Council, British Academy, Australian Research Grant Council, and philanthropic donations.

Qualifications

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The University of Queensland

PhD

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong

MPhil ​

BEd (Hons)

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University of Sydney

Master of Cultural Studies

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The University of Edinburgh

PG Dip in Global Health (Non-Communicable Diseases)

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ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring Qualification number: 603/3758/8

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