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Jiazhi Fengjiang is a culturally engaged anthropologist who has conducted extensive ethnographic fieldwork primarily in southern and central China. His research focuses on the intersection of political, economic, and social lives of ordinary individuals, particularly in the context of charitable volunteering and coping strategies amid political-economic restructuring in contemporary China. Supported by the Royal Society of Edinburgh, he is currently developing a project on Chinese transnational humanitarianism in Southeast Asia. His notable publications include 'Remaking Value of Work: The Emergence of Grassroots Philanthropy in China' and 'The Desire to Help: Vernacular Humanitarian Imaginaries in China,' revealing the nuances of humanitarian practices in local contexts. Fengjiang has taught various courses at the University of Edinburgh, notably on East Asian anthropology, and emphasized collaborative learning and engagement with decolonizing knowledge production. He has previously held research positions at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity and Princeton University. Fengjiang is also on the editorial board of American Ethnologist and is involved in several working groups focused on racial and gender inclusivity in global higher education.
University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, UK
Teach modules in Anthropology and engage in research related to East Asia.
Max Planck Institute for Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity • Germany
Conducted research in the field of religious and ethnic diversity.
Princeton University • USA
Engaged in research and academic collaboration at Princeton.
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