Dr Xiaoya Xun
IAS Open Programme
Shenzhen University
Xun Xiaoya, a Ph.D. graduate from the University of Cambridge, is currently an Assistant Professor at the School of Law, Shenzhen University. Her teaching and research focus on criminal law, comparative criminal law, and criminology. Dr. Xun's primary research interest lies in juvenile delinquency, with a particular emphasis on how internal factors (such as morality and self-control) interact with external factors (such as family and society) in the development of young individuals. She is conducting a longitudinal study tracking 588 adolescents from ages 14 to 16 and plans to launch the fourth wave of research next year when participants reach 24 years old.
Beyond academia, Dr. Xun is dedicated to fostering cultural exchange between China and the UK. She has translated several works, including The Comparison of Civilizations and The Experience of Civilization, creating a bridge for Chinese readers to better understand the world. Her efforts aim to reduce cultural differences and promote deeper cooperation and exchange across cultures.
During their IAS Fellowship, Dr Xun is collaborating with Dr Neema Trivedi-Bateman from the Department of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy.