Biography
Dr. Yiqin Huang is an international relations scholar with expertise in International Relations, Public Diplomacy, and Alliance Theory. She holds a PhD in International Relations from King’s College London, where her doctoral research examined the intersection of international political communication and alliance formation. She also earned a master’s degree in Public Policy from University College London.
Currently, Dr. Huang serves as an assistant professor at Abu Dhabi School of Management. She is also the founder of RUYA Intangible Cultural Heritage Centre, dedicated to the preservation and revitalisation of traditional culture through international collaboration. Also, she is an alumna of Dubai Business Associates, a leadership program under the patronage of the Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Dr. Huang’s research focuses on the role of cultural actors in public diplomacy, international cooperation, and identity construction. Prior to her academic career, she spent over a decade in the field of international journalism and media studies, gaining extensive experience in media and cultural analysis. She worked for China Media Group for two years with the responsibilities of interviewing foreign state leaders and ambassadors.