J.J. Zhang is a human geographer with research interests in border studies, material culture and critical tourism studies in the Asia Pacific. He has two main research thrusts: one that deals with tourism, heritage and geopolitics, and another that explores leisure travels and sustainable well-being among older adults. His writings have been published in international journals including Annals of Tourism Research, Asia Pacific Viewpoint, Cultural Geographies, Current Issues in Tourism, Geoforum, Tourism Management and Tourism Geographies. He is passionate about teaching and enjoys bringing students on field trips to inquire and learn about different landscapes.