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Zhihang Ruan

Zhihang Ruan

Assistant Professor
Areas of Research
Comp Politics; Pol of China; Comp Pol Economy; Labor & Welfare Policy; Pol of Vietnam

Zhihang Ruan is an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science.

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Profile

Explore Zhiheng Ruan's personal website, Google Scholar profile, and CV to learn more about his background.

Personal Website
Updated CV
Google Scholar Profile

Educational Background

  • Ph.D. & M.S., Northwestern University (2023)
  • M.P.S., The Pennsylvania State University (2015)
  • M.A., Sun Yat-sen University (2014)
  • B.A., China Agricultural University (2012)

Areas of Specialization

  • Comparative Politics
  • Politics of China
  • Comparative Political Economy
  • Labor and Welfare Policy
  • Politics of Vietnam

Courses

  • POLSC 25000: Comparing Countries
  • POLSC 25700: Government and Politics of China
  • POLSC 37210: China in the World

Selected Publications

  • Ruan, Zhihang. “Dualist Land Regime, the Hukou System and the Welfare of Migrant Workers in Chinese Cities.” The China Quarterly, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0305741024000304.

Office Hours

Day Time Location
Tuesday and Friday 10:30 am – 11:15 am
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
HW 1703A

Contact Details

Zhihang Ruan

Political Science
68th Street West 1703A
(212) 772-5682
zr588@hunter.cuny.edu

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