Lizhou Wang studies the politics and governance of global knowledge relations, with a particular focus on higher education and research cooperation in East Asia. Her research examines how geopolitical tensions, power asymmetries, and institutional interests shape the production and circulation of knowledge across borders.
She is particularly interested in knowledge diplomacy and the role of universities as actors in international and regional cooperation. Her current work explores how cross-border academic collaboration is negotiated and sustained amid growing geopolitical fragmentation.