I am a political scientist and applied economist specializing in comparative politics, political economy, and development economics. My research primarily focuses on social forces such as identity and culture, and their implications for stability and changes in authoritarian regimes.

Prior to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, I received my MSc in economics from the London School of Economics and my BA in economics and finance from the University of Hong Kong. In 2023-2024, I am visiting the Department of Political Science at Columbia University as a visiting scholar.

You can reach me via email: mingcong.pan@wisc.edu.