Professor Lu’s research interests focus on comparative/international political economy, particularly the role played by domestic politics in the dynamics of bilateral foreign direct investment (FDI). She is also interested in applications of dynamic panel data modeling.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Political Science
Tenure Status
Tenured
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
Foreign Direct Investment between Adversarial States; dynamic Panel Data Analysis; domestic risk-mitigating system
Institutional Focus Areas
Social Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Comparative/International Political Economy, Chinese Politics, Research Methodology
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
08/2012
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
Ph.D.
Comparative Politics, Minor: Research Methodology
08/2007
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
M.A.
Political Science
06/2005
Qingdao University
P.R. China, Qingdao
B.A.
Law
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
2016 - Present
Membership
Member
International Studies Association
Membership
Member
Association of Southern Political Science Association
Membership
Member
American Political Science Association
Membership
Member
Association of Chinese Political Science
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
2012 - Present
Associate Professor, Political Science
University of South Carolina
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2008
Award
UNT Department of Political Science
University of North Texas
2011
Award
Graduate Assistantship Tuition Scholarship (GATS)
UNT Toulouse Graduate School
The two sections below (Awards and Pending Proposals) are only viewable by PIs, business managers, chairs, and deans.