Prof. Jiia Xu | Sociology | Best Researcher Award

Anhui Normal University | China

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👨‍🏫 Prof. Jiia Xu – Academic Profile

Prof. Jiia Xu is an esteemed academic from Anhui Normal University, China, specializing in social security, aging policies, and grassroots governance. With a Ph.D. in Philosophy (Social Security) from the University of Hamburg, Germany, Prof. Xu has dedicated his research to understanding the intersection of social policy, aging, and public health, both in China and globally.

📚 Education & Academic Journey

Prof. Xu completed his Ph.D. in Philosophy (Social Security) from the University of Hamburg, Germany (2013–2018), focusing on integrated research on aging policies and poverty risks in European welfare states. Prior to this, he earned his Master’s in Management (Social Security) from Northeast Normal University, China (2010–2012).

👨‍🏫 Academic Appointments

Since becoming an Associate Professor at Anhui Normal University, Prof. Xu has played a crucial role in teaching and mentoring the next generation of scholars. He specializes in courses such as Social Survey Methods & Practice, Social Security Fund Management, and Graduate Thesis Writing & Guidance (with bilingual instruction). Additionally, he leads interdisciplinary research teams, particularly on aging policies and social governance.

🔬 Research Leadership

Prof. Xu has served as the Principal Investigator (PI) on several significant projects funded by the National Social Science Fund. Notable projects include research on elderly care systems, historical studies on China’s social policies, and poverty risk mitigation for elderly women in rural China. These projects reflect his ongoing commitment to advancing the field of aging and social policy.

📖 Books & Publications

Prof. Xu authored the book “Ageing Policies and Poverty Risk in European Welfare States” (2019), which was published by China Commerce Press. This English monograph reflects his expertise in aging policies, poverty, and social welfare.

🏆 Awards & Honors

Throughout his career, Prof. Xu has earned several prestigious awards, such as the Emerging Scholar Award in 2022 from Ageing & Social Change, and recognition in Anhui Provincial Teaching Innovation and Smart Teaching Competitions, showcasing his excellence in both research and teaching.

💼 Professional Service & Advisory Roles

Prof. Xu has contributed his expertise as a Committee Member for Ageing & Social Change (International Research Committee) and served as an Expert Advisor for local governments and think tanks, advising on topics like social security policy, elderly care, and the political identity of overseas returnee scholars.

With a distinguished academic career and a passion for social governance and aging policies, Prof. Jiia Xu continues to influence both national and international discourse on social security and welfare systems.

📚 Top Notes Publications 

Living with technological challenges: Does socioeconomic status affect health?

• • Authors: Xu, J., Xia, C., & Ding, X.

  • Journal: BMC Geriatrics

  • Year: 2025

Care guilt and health status of female medical staff

• • Authors: Xu, J., & Xia, C.

  • Journal: International Journal for Equity in Health

  • Year: 2025

Global pandemic governance: A multilevel crisis management framework

• • Authors: Xu, J., Dai, W., & Pfau-Effinger, B.

  • Journal: International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction

  • Year: 2024

Familial and extra-familial care integration: Lessons from Germany for China

• • Authors: Xu, J., Eggers, T., & Zhang, G.

  • Journal: International Journal of Social Welfare

  • Year: 2024

Spousal effects on women’s delayed retirement intentions

• • Authors: Xu, J.

  • Journal: Administration and Law

  • Year: 2021