Rian Thum

Rian Thum is a historian and author specializing in Islamic history and culture. She received her PhD in history from Harvard University and has written extensively on the history of Islam in China. Thum is currently a professor at the University of Chicago. She is known for her work on the history of Islamic thought and culture in China, and has been recognized for her contributions to the field of Islamic studies. Thum is also a frequent commentator on Chinese history and culture in the media.