Hongyu Zhang

Dr. Hongyu Zhang is an Associate Professor of Political Science in the department of Public and International Affairs at UNCW. His research focuses on nuclear proliferation and nonproliferation, nuclear strategy, East Asian security, and Chinese foreign policy. His work has appeared in several leading peer-reviewed journals, such as The Chinese Journal of International Politics, The Nonproliferation Review, Perspectives on Terrorism, Journal of Asian and African Studies, among others. Before joining faculty at UNCW, he taught at the College of William & Mary.

Education

Ph.D. in Political Science, The University of Georgia
M.S. in Statistics, The University of Georgia
M.A. in Political Science, Sciences Po, Paris
B.A. in Business Management, Xiamen University (China)

Specialization in Teaching

Comparative Politics, International Relations, Nuclear Politics, Asian and Chinese Politics, Politics of Developing Nations

Research Interests

Nuclear Weapons and International Security, International Relations of East Asia, Chinese Security and Foreign Policy

Professional Service

Dr. Zhang has served in various roles at UNCW, including International Affairs Minor Coordinator, PIA Peer Review Committee, Faculty Senator, etc. He also serves to his discipline and profession as a peer reviewer, panel chair and discussant at academic conferences.