
Research Activities
My research activities are exciting and diverse. To check out the big questions that linger in my mind.
I break down these big questions into different feasible research areas. To explore my current
To explore some of my past and current projects
To see my publications
Besides researching and publishing, I engage in many academic conferences and attend events.
I am in the final stage of wrapping up my PhD dissertation. If you are curious about it, check it out.
Research Questions
Generally, I am driven by a broad range of interests. I am very curious about almost everything, ranging from physics to biology, from politics to economics, from arts to music, from history to philosophy, and from anthropology to religions.
Below are some big questions that keep me awakened and motivated; they also guide me in designing my specific research projects and programmes.
1) Why do conflicts happen throughout human history, between and among people, states, religions, communities and individuals? Can we find ways to mitigate conflicts and live peacefully together and then even better cooperate?
2) What makes a country to rise or decline? What makes an individual or a firm rise or decline?Can different entities rise or decline peacefully?
3) What drives economic growth and development which are crucial to the livelihood of the vast majority of humanity? How can we grow economics in a sustainable, just and inclusive way that co-exists with the environment and other species peacefully and benefit the entire humanity?
4) Why and how does change and evolution of human societies happen? In particular, what are the driving forces of the different waves of profound transformation of economic, social and cultural as well as romantic and sexual life between the late 19th and 21st centuries?
5) How could we improve the existing research methods to tackle these big questions? How can we present these questions and issues more effectively via music and arts?
To tackle these big questions, I break them down into smaller, manageable questions and research areas.