Hui Du, Ph.D.

Education

Ph.D. in Kinesiology (Sport Management and Policy), University of Georgia
M.S. in Sport Management, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
B.A. in Finance, Minor in English, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics

About Hui

I graduated from the University of Georgia in August 2024 with a Ph.D. in Kinesiology, specializing in Sport Management and Policy. Prior to that, I earned my M.S. in Sport Management from Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (Sichuan, China) in 2017 and my B.A. in Finance with a minor in English from the same institution in 2014, with exchange experiences at the University of New Mexico. My extensive background includes serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Georgia, managing administration for the UGA at Oxford Program, leading group fitness classes, and supervising youth campers. I have contributed to research with peer-reviewed articles, under-review papers, and numerous conference presentations on topics such as sports fan engagement, social network structure, and emotional expression in athletes. My athletic achievements include national-level recognition in rhythmic gymnastics and tennis in China, and I hold multiple certifications in fitness instruction, personal training, and corrective exercise. I joined the University of New Haven in 2024 as a Lecturer in the Sport Management Department and am excited to engage with our awesome students and collaborate with a dedicated team.