Jie Wang
Ph.D. Urban and Environmental Planning and Policy, University of California, Irvine
Office: 019B Calvin Hall
Dr. Jie Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science, a member of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) faculty, and a Faculty Scholar at the Kansas Water Institute at Kansas State University. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine in 2025.
Dr. Wang’s research bridges public policy, political science, and urban planning to examine how governments utilize regulatory frameworks and collaborative governance to address complex water challenges. Her current research focuses on collaborative processes that engage stakeholders and integrate diverse perspectives in environmental problem-solving. Additionally, she conducts research on environmental impact assessments for infrastructure projects and water quality management planning regarding disinfection byproducts (DBPs).
Her work has been published in leading academic journals, including the Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, International Review of Public Administration, Water Policy, Environmental Science and Policy, and Urban Affairs Review.
