Ling Han

Ling Han is an Assistant Professor in the Gender Studies Programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, specializing in Gender and Social Innovation.13 She is a sociologist whose research focuses on the intersection of gender, technology, and social innovation.12

Academic Background

Dr. Han obtained her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of California, San Diego.1 She also holds:

• A BA in Gender and Women's Studies from the University of California, Berkeley
• An MA in China Studies and Sociology from Tsinghua University

Research Interests

Her primary research interests include:

• Gender and organizations
• Women under algorithm
• Innovation and entrepreneurship
• Technology and digital transformation
• Social enterprise and social innovation
• Nonprofit organizations and NGOs1

Professional Experience

Prior to joining CUHK, Dr. Han:

• Was awarded a three-year postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS)1
• Worked as a Research Fellow at the Asia Centre for Social Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy (ACSEP) at the National University of Singapore Business School1
• Served as a researcher for Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN)1

Current Projects and Initiatives

Dr. Han is actively involved in several research projects and initiatives:

• Leading research on comparing institutions, organizations, and actors driving social innovation education and social entrepreneurship in Asia
• Co-leading the global comparative project on the Civic Life of Cities Lab-Singapore with Stanford University and INSEAD
• Serving as an academic advisor and regular contributor for Stanford Social Innovation Review China
• Co-founding the Asia Academic Social Innovators Forum in 2021
• Leading the research cluster on Gender and Digital Wellbeing1

Her work demonstrates a strong focus on bridging academic research with practical applications in the fields of gender studies, social innovation, and digital transformation in Asia.