I am a PhD Candidate in Sociology at Yale University. I am on the 2025-2026 job market.

As a sociologist and social demographer, I broadly examine how state and family institutions shape social stratification in a globalized world. Much of this work lies at the intersection of immigration, family demography, the labor market, and inequality. I primarily use quantitative methods.

My dissertation examines how U.S. immigration policies shape the experiences of high-skilled immigrants. The project focuses on temporary visas (e.g., H-1B and student visas) as the primary pathway to employment-based permanent residency. It draws on large-scale administrative records, nationally representative survey data, and an original longitudinal mixed-methods study. Across three empirical chapters, I ask how immigration policies interact with employer behavior to restrict immigrants' access to permanent residency; stratify labor market outcomes; and reproduce racial/ethnic inequalities.

My broader research examines family inequalities and social stratification in global contexts. I have studied fertility and childcare disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, union formation in China, and the influence of family background on educational outcomes in both the U.S. and China.

My research has been published in academic journals such as Sociology, Population Research and Policy Review, Journal of Family Issues, and Chinese Journal of Sociology. I received my B.A. in Sociology and Economics from Grinnell College.

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