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Ding Fei is an interdisciplinary scholar at Cornell University, focusing on international development planning, migration labor studies, and economic geography. His research investigates how transnational actors—including states, firms, and individuals—shape experiences of international development in an increasingly multipolar world. Concentrating on China-Africa cooperation, Fei offers a grounded, multi-scalar perspective on development planning, examining how inter-state diplomacy and national policy frameworks are enacted and negotiated in various contexts. His work delves into the intersections of Chinese infrastructure governance, industrial policy, and urban transformations within diverse African environments. Through several projects, Fei analyzes the ideas and institutions derived from China's development experiences and how they are recontextualized in African settings, contributing to a nuanced understanding of urban living conditions influenced by state companies and private investors.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY
Assistant Professor at the Department of City and Regional Planning at Cornell University, specializing in international development and urban studies.
Department of Architecture