Index - Lecturer

Name

Dr. Xiaoqian (Lara) Hu

Title

Lecturer

Education Background

PhD in History and Philosophy of Science at Indiana University Bloomington (USA)
MA in History and Philosophy of Science at Indiana University Bloomington (USA)
MA in Philosophy at Northern Illinois University (USA)
BA in Liberal Arts Studies at St. John’s College (Annapolis, MD, USA)

Research

Philosophy of Physics, History and Philosophy of Science, Early Modern Philosophy, Metaphysics, History of Philosophy

Personal Website

https://myweb.cuhk.edu.cn/huxiaoqian

huxiaoqian@cuhk.edu.cn

Office Address

Room 321, Zhi Xin Building

Phone

Teaching Area

History and Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Physics, GEB GE Areas-Area B

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Biography

Dr. Xiaoqian (Lara) Hu joined the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-SZ) in August 2022 as a lecturer in the General Education Division of the School of Humanities and Social Science. She completed her academic journey from bachelor's to Ph.D. at various universities in the United States.

During her studies, Dr. Hu engaged in research projects related to the philosophy of physics, the history and philosophy of science, and early modern philosophy. She also taught undergraduate courses in the history and philosophy of science. Her ongoing research and teaching focus on physics and the history and philosophy of science.

Born and raised in Shenzhen, Dr. Hu graduated from Shenzhen Middle School. In her free time, she enjoys balancing her love for good food (as a dedicated foodie), bubble tea, books, music, yoga/Pilates, hiking, and outdoor activities. She is an enthusiastic skier who also loves paddleboarding and surfing.

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Awards and honors

Publications

Hu, Xiaoqian. (2023, July). "Three Pillars - The Principle of the Identity of Indiscernible (PII), Determinism, and Locality:An Example of Organizing Principles." Asia-Pacific Philosophy of Science Association (APPSA) 10th Biennial Meeting, VinUniversity, Vietnam.

Hu, Xiaoqian. (2023, May). “The Principle of the Identity of Indiscernible (PII): An Example of Organizing Principles.” Canadian Society for the History and Philosophy of Science (CSHPS) Annual Meeting, York University, Canada.

Hu, Xiaoqian. (2020, June). “The World of Leibniz: Relationship Between Metaphysics and Physics.” International Society for the History of Philosophy of Science Conference (HOPOS), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, cancelled due to COVID-19.

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