Adrian J. Bailey is a scholar known for his research in population, migration, economic, and social geography. He is currently Chair Professor of Geography and Dean of Social Sciences at Hong Kong Baptist University. His research interests include the study of transnationalism, with his work in this area exploring the diverse ways in which the state affects life outcomes among immigrants and refugees. Bailey holds a PhD from Indiana University (Geography with a Minor in African Population Studies). He has previously worked at the University of Leeds and Dartmouth College.