Weixing Chen

Chair and Professor of Public Policy Leadership

Weixing Chen

Dr. Weixing Chen is department chair and professor of Public Policy Leadership. He teaches courses on global politics and policies, comparative political analysis, and leadership and governance in China. He has published numerous academic books and articles in professional journals and contributed chapters to many books.

Research Interests

Dr. Chen's research focuses on the political economy of development, leadership and economic development in China, and U.S.-China relations.

Education

B.A. English Literature, Shandong University (1982)

M.A. International Relations, Institute of International Relations (1986)

Ph.D. Political Science, Northern Illinois University (1992)