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Wah Guan Lim is a Lecturer at the University of New South Wales, Australia, specializing in Chinese Studies. He obtained his BA (Hons 1) in Chinese Literature and Theatre Performance Studies from UNSW, followed by an MSt in Chinese Studies from Oxford, an MA in East Asian Studies from Princeton, and a PhD in Asian Literature, Religion, and Culture from Cornell. Prior to returning to UNSW, he served as an Assistant Professor of Chinese at Bard College in New York. His research focuses on the interplay of politics and cultural performance within Chinese communities across East and Southeast Asia, particularly the complexities of national and ethno-cultural discourses as expressed through theatre. His works include essays and reviews in esteemed journals, and he is currently finalizing a monograph titled 'Denationalizing Identities: Politics of Performance in the Chinese Diaspora.' Furthermore, Lim has been awarded several fellowships and accolades, including the 'Outstanding Thesis Presentation Young Scholars Award' at the Chinese Drama Festival. He has actively contributed to the theatrical community, including performances and consulting for internationally recognized works.
University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Teaching Chinese Studies courses and conducting research.
Bard College • New York, USA
Taught Chinese studies and performed research on Chinese theatre and literature.
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