About me

Welcome! My name is Yujin Zhang 张宇津. I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Political Science at Columbia University. I am interested in how individuals' political attitudes and behaviors are shaped by personal experiences, particularly their economic backgrounds. My research focuses on the political and security consequences of changing economic conditions, particularly those related to international trade, immigration, and economic statecraft.
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You can reach me via email: [email protected].

I’m on the 2025-2026 academic job market.
Interests
  • International Political Economy: International trade, migration, economic crises and natural disasters
  • Economic Security & Economic Statecraft
  • Public Opinion
  • Political Socialization
Education
  • Ph.D. in Political Science, 2026 (Expected)
    • ​Columbia University
  • M.A. in International Political Economy and International Economics, 2018
    • ​SAIS, Johns Hopkins University
  • B.A. in Business Administration, 2016
    • Hunan University & Colorado State University