Linjie Dai holds a B.A. in World Politics from The Ohio State University and has experience as a political data analyst and research assistant focusing on Southeast Asian politics and U.S. local governance. His research examines education reforms, state-building, and national identity in Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia and the Philippines, using both qualitative and quantitative methods. He has conducted field research across East Asia, with broader interests in regional geopolitics, religion and politics, governance, and policy development in Asia.
Concentration: Politics and Security
Hometown: Shanghai, China
Academic Background: B.A. in World Politics, The Ohio State University