#  Ya-Wen Lei 

Professor of Sociology

 

 

 



   ![Lei headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum5006/files/styles/hwp_4_5__480x600/public/2026-04/Ya-Wen%20Lei.png?itok=g8-o9L9H) 

 



 

 email <yawenlei@fas.harvard.edu> 

 



 

I am a professor in the Department of Sociology. My research interests include law, technology, and socioeconomic development. I regularly teach courses on Law &amp; Society and Contemporary Chinese Society. Outside of work, I enjoy swimming and running.

 

 

 





 

 

- ## Interests
    
     [Economics](/interests/economics) [Sociology](/interests/sociology) [Running](/interests/running)
- ## Role
    
     [Senior Common Room](/role/senior-common-room) [Faculty](/role/faculty)