Shan Zhou
- Assistant Professor // Political Science
- Assistant Professor // Cornerstone
Research Focus
Environmental and Energy Policy, Policy Design, Policy Implementation, Policy Process, Policy Analysis, Technology and Sustainability
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Dr.Shan Zhou’s research expertise lies at the intersection of public policy, public administration and energy governance, with a focus on energy policy design. Her lead-authored work has appeared in top-tier public policy and public administration journals, including Public Administration Review, Policy Studies Journal, and Review of Policy Research, as well as prominent interdisciplinary journals, including Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), Energy Policy, Energy Research and Social Science and Environmental Research Letters. Her research has been supported by NSF, NOAA, and NASA. In addition, she was a recipient of the 2020 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award from Oak Ridge Associated Universities and the 2025 Purdue College of Liberal Arts Excellence in Discovery and Creative Endeavors Award.
Specialization
Policy Processes, Policy Design, Policy Analysis, Environmental and Energy Policy, Sustainability