He is highly knowledgeable about both Chinese and Western public and academic discourses on HIV and sexuality. His research and publications focus on queer identity and community building, urban movements, and HIV prevention. Dr. Wei is currently in the process of publishing his new book entitled, Going Public: The Production and Transformation of Queer Spaces in Contemporary Chengdu, China (Shanghai Sanlian Publishing House). He brings his expertise in sexuality studies, urban sociology and social movements to the study. He is a co-investigator of this project.