Ju-Ying Yang
Assistant Professor
- Ph.D., Public Administration and Policy
University at Albany, State University of New York - M.A., Public Administration and Policy
Florida State University - B.A., Public Administration and Policy
National Taipei University - B.A., Accounting
National Taipei University
Statement of teaching and research interests:
Dr. Yang’s research centers on sustainable energy transitions, encompassing climate resilience, energy policy, and the financial dimensions associated with energy transitions. Her recent research contributions include two papers on the subject of local energy transitions, which are published on the journal Energy Policy. In addition to her research, Dr. Yang’s teaching experience spans diverse settings—in-person, online, and hybrid. Her teaching portfolio encompasses a range of courses, including an introductory undergraduate course on Public Policy, as well as advanced courses at the graduate level such as Public Policy Analysis, Public Policy Formation, Energy Policy, and Environmental Policy.
Most recent publications or scholarly output:
Journal articles
- Yang, J-Y.(2025). Pathways to a Sustainable Energy Future: A Comparative Case Study of Four Texas Municipalities. Energy Policy 204, 114663.
- Yang, J-Y. & Dodge, J. (2024). Local Energy Transitions as Process: How Contract Management Problems Stymie a City’s Sustainable Transition to Renewable Energy. Energy Policy 184, 113893.
Book Chapter
- Yang, J-Y. (2025). Unveiling the Kaleidoscope of Inclusivity: Innovative Strategies in Teaching Public Policy by Foreign-Trained Faculty in U.S. Universities. In M. Pautz & L-Y. Liu (Eds), Teaching Public Policy. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing.