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  • Manchester China Institute 曼彻斯特中国研究院
  • About
  • People
  • Manchester China Institute 曼彻斯特中国研究院
  • About
  • People
    • MCI scholars in residence programme
    • Advisory Board
    • Postdoctoral Research Associates and Scholars in Residence
    • Faculty Research Affiliates
    • Postgraduate Research Affiliates

员工 | People

Learn more about the academic and professional staff who work at or with the Manchester China Institute.

NEWS FLASH: Student Friendship Programme Shortlisted for University “Making a Difference” Awards for Social Responsibility, 12 March 2025

Core academic and professional staff

Peter Gries

Peter Gries

Peter is the Lee Kai Hung Chair and founding MCI Director, and Professor of Chinese Politics.

A photo of Yannan Yu, MBA

Yannan Yu

Yannan is the Institute Manager, leading MCI’s programming, events, and day-to-day operations.

Lorelei Baciu

Lorelei Baciu

Lorelei is MCI’s Engagement and External Relations Officer. She manages MCI’s public-facing platforms and both on-campus and outreach projects.

Nasira Asghar

Nasira Asghar

Nasira is the MCI administrator, handling daily MCI finances and personnel matters.

Xiaobing Wang

Xiaobing Wang

Xiaobing is MCI’s Research Director and Senior Lecturer in the Economics of China.

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Gregory Adam Scott

Gregory is MCI’s Director of Teaching, Learning, and the Student Experience, and Senior Lecturer in Chinese Culture and History.

Extended China Studies Team

Advisory Board

Providing external review and counsel.

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Postdoctoral Researchers and Scholars in Residence

Creating a vibrant research culture.

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Faculty Research Affiliates

Pioneering research in China studies.

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Postgraduate Research Affiliates

PhD & MA students working on China.

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