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Prof. Dongshu Ou | Economics of Education | Best Researcher Award

Recognitions and Awards:

  • Dongshu Ou has received numerous accolades, including the Exemplary Teaching Award (2023-24 and 2021-22) from CUHK and the Wiley Top Cited Article (2022-2023) award. Such honors highlight her excellence in both teaching and impactful research contributions.

Prof. Dongshu Ou | Faculty of Education, Chinese University of Hong Kong | China

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 🎓EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS:

  • Dongshu Ou began her academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in International Finance from Sun Yat-sen University, where she graduated with distinction in 2002. Her interest in the intersection of economics and education led her to pursue a Master’s and later an M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Economics and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. During this period, she received numerous scholarships and fellowships, including the P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship and the Teachers College International Student Scholarship, which supported her research on education policy and economic mobility.

 🏥 Professional Milestones:

  • Dr. Ou currently serves as an Associate Professor (with tenure) in the Department of Educational Administration and Policy at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). In addition to her teaching role, she is the Associate Director of the Hong Kong Institute of Educational Research. Her previous professional experiences include roles as a Research Economist at the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics and a Policy Research Associate at New Visions for Public Schools in New York.

🧬 Research Contributions:

    • Significant projects include the evaluation of secondary school curriculum reform, the study of educational opportunities in the Greater Bay Area, and the examination of education’s impact on women’s reproductive health and children’s well-being.
    • She has contributed to multiple high-impact studies funded by prestigious organizations, such as the Hong Kong Research Grants Council and the Tin Ka Ping Foundation.Dr. Ou’s research focuses on the Economics of Education, Educational Policy, and the intersection of Migration and Education. Her work explores how education reforms impact labor market outcomes, gender equity, and mobility in both Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

    • Her paper published in China & World Economy was awarded the Wiley Top Cited Article and Top Downloaded Article honors in 2024.
    • She received the Exemplary Teaching Award from CUHK twice, highlighting her dedication to education excellence.
    • Her research on education policy and labor market outcomes has informed stakeholders in Hong Kong and beyond, emphasizing the critical role of equitable education access in economic mobility.Dr. Ou’s work has gained widespread recognition:

📊 ACADEMIC CITATIONS

  • Dr. Ou has presented her research at numerous international conferences, including the Population Association of America Annual Meeting, the AERA Annual Meeting, and the Economics of Education Association. Her technical reports, such as “The Children’s Workforce: A Data Scoping Study,” have been instrumental in shaping education-related policies in the UK and Hong Kong.

🔗 CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

  • Dr. Ou has played a vital role in organizing academic and policy forums, such as:
    • Policy Forum on Education Reform and Workforce Mobility in the Greater Bay Area (2022)
    • Policy Forum on Student Access and School Quality in the Greater Bay Area (2023)

    Her efforts in fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration continue to impact education policy research across Asia.

🌟 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Dr. Ou continues to explore the long-term effects of education reform on workforce mobility and social equity in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. Her upcoming projects include:
    • “The Long-Term Impact of Education Expansion in Hong Kong”
    • “Academic Achievement of Immigrant Students in Hong Kong”

    Her legacy is defined by her commitment to leveraging data-driven insights to improve education systems and her role as a mentor and thought leader in the economics of education.

📄Publications

  • Higher Education Expansion in China, 1999–2003: Impact on Graduate Employability
    Authors: Ou, D., Zhao, Z.
    Journal: China and World Economy, 2022, 30(2), pp. 117–141
  • Where do you come from, where do you go? Assessing skills gaps and labour market outcomes for young adults with different immigration backgrounds
    Authors: Cathles, A., Ou, D., Sasso, S., Setrana, M., van Veen, T.
    Journal: International Journal of Educational Development, 2021, 86, 102466
  • Bigger Pie, Bigger Slice? The Impact of Higher Education Expansion on Educational Opportunity in China
    Authors: Ou, D., Hou, Y.
    Journal: Research in Higher Education, 2019, 60(3), pp. 358–391
  • The universal provision of primary education: who benefits?
    Authors: Ou, D.
    Journal: Education Economics, 2016, 24(5), pp. 511–535
  • Immigrants and earnings inequality across gender: evidence from Hong Kong
    Authors: Ou, D.
    Journal: Journal of Asian Public Policy, 2015, 8(3), pp. 245–275
Dongshu Ou | Economics of Education | Best Researcher Award
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