Zou’s research interests are in sexual and reproductive health, in particular, the social and psychological determinants of unintended pregnancy and abortion; the health and development and development of children and adolescents; and health management and the design and assessment of strategies for health promotion and improvement. Studies carried out by Dr Zou and his team have led to changes in policy and practice in China, and to the formulation of measures to provide comprehensive healthcare and family planning services. Dr Zou has been awarded a Visiting Scholarship by the Chinese government to spend one year at LSHTM.