Zoe is a Lecturer in Environment and Development. She holds a PhD in Human Geography from the University of Sydney, a Master in Environmental Management from Yale University and a Bachelor in Science from National Taiwan University. She is an interdisciplinary expert on environmental governance, natural resource management and rural development. The geographical focus of her research has been Asia, including China, Taiwan and Sri Lanka. Her research is based on extensive fieldwork and her analysis often adopts political ecology approach. Prior to joining JCU, her professional experience included Research Fellow at University of Melbourne and Visiting Fellow at City University of Hong Kong.  

Teaching

• EV3110: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (Level 3; CNS & TSV)
• EV5110: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (Level 5; CNS & TSV)
• EV5953: Research Methods for Global Development (Level 5; CNS)

Research Disciplines

• Human Geography (1604)
• Crop and Pasture Production (0703)
• Environmental Science and Management (0502)

Socio-Economic Objectives

• Expanding Knowledge (9701)
• Tourism (9003)
• Environmental Policy, Legislation and Standards (9607)

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Journal Articles

• Neilson J and Wang J (2019) China and the changing economic geography of coffee value chains. Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography, 40 (3). pp. 429-451
• Wang J (2019) National parks in China: Parks for people or for the nation? Land Use Policy, 81. pp. 825-833
• Wang J and Connell J (2016) Green Watershed in Yunnan: a multi-scalar analysis of environmental non-governmental organisation (eNGO) relationships in China. Australian Geographer, 47 (2). pp. 215-232

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