MICHIGAN-CHINA UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP FORUMMay 11-25, 2008Chinese Participants and Their Home Institutions
Delegation Leaders
Delegation Head Professor Ma earned her graduate degrees in the Department of Automatic Control of Xi'an Jiaotong University. She formerly taught at X'ian Jiatong University and Northern Jiaotong University. She then assumed posts as deputy division chief, division chief, and then director of the National Planning Committee¡¯s Department of Science and Technology. In June 1998, Professor Ma became director of the Department of Industrial Development of High-Technology, the National Developing and Planning Committee. Beginning in April 2003, she served as director of the Department of the Industrial Development of High-Technology, the National Development and Reform Committee. She was appointed Chairwoman of the University Council of Shanghai Jiao Tong University in September 2003. In this capacity, Professor Ma oversees the overall work of SJTU¡¯s University Council. Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Delegation Deputy Head Professor Wang was appointed President of Harbin Institute of Technology in 2002. Prior to that, he held the position of Director General of the Science and Technology Commission of Heilongjiang Province (2000-2002), Vice President of Harbin Institute of Technology, and Deputy Dean, School of Mechanical-Electronics. As a professor in artificial intelligence, he also served as Deputy Director of the Industry Robotics Technology Expert Group, High-tech Research and Development Program of China (China 863 Program). As president, he is charged with the overall work of university administration at HIT. Harbin Institute of Technology
Delegation Deputy Head Mr. Jia has been working at the Ministry of Education for over 20 years. Prior to his current position, he worked in the Personnel Department of the Ministry of Education and was the Consul of Education at the Consulate-General of China in Chicago (1994-1997). Mr. Jia graduated from Shaanxi Normal University with a major in Education; he earned his master¡¯s degree in Education Administration from Xi¡¯an Jiao Tong University. The Ministry of Education (MOE) is a central government agency under the State Council, responsible for China¡¯s education and language work. Higher education in China has played an important role in economic development, scientific progress, and social development by cultivating talent for the construction of socialist modernization. In 2006, there were 2,311 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in China with a total of 25 million newly admitted and admitted undergraduate students, and 501,000 graduate students.
University Representatives
Profesor Chen was appointed Chairman of the University Council of Lanzhou University in 2001. He has worked at Chongqing University for nearly 20 years, including as Vice Chairman of the University Council (1997-2001), Executive Vice President (1996-1997), and Director of the Department for Student Affairs. Professor Chen graduated from Chongqing University in 1982 with an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is in charge of the overall work of the University Council at Lanzhou University. Lanzhou University
Professor Chen was appointed Vice President of Fudan University in the spring of 2005. As a mathematician, he built a distinguished research career through his research on basic mathematics and functional analysis. He has worked at Fudan University for more than 20 years where he has served as professor, director of the research institute of mathematics, and director of the division of Science and Technology. He earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in mathematics from Fudan University. He also conducted post-doctoral research at Stony Brook University, SUNY from 1989 to 1990. He is in charge of personnel and research innovation affairs at Fudan University. Fudan University
Professor Li was appointed Vice Chairman of University Council of Sichuan University in 2005. He earned his doctorate in Leather Chemistry and Engineering in 2006 from Sichuan University. Currently, he is in charge of student affairs at Sichuan University. Sichuan University
Professor Liu was appointed Vice President of Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 2006. Prior to that, he served as Director of the Department of Organization at Zhejiang University (2004-2006) and Dean of the School of Energy and Power Engineering (1998-2004). In addition to his deanship, he also served as Ningxia¡¯s Vice President from 2002 to 2003. Currently, Professor Liu is in charge of graduate education and international cooperation at HUST. Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Professor Ou was appointed Chairman of Chongqing University¡¯s University Council in 2005. He is also a deputy to the National People¡¯s Congress. Professor Ou graduated from Chongqing University with an undergraduate degree in Engineering. He received his master¡¯s degree from the Party School of the Central Committee. Most recently, he served as Director General of Chongqing¡¯s Municipal Education Commission. Now, he is in charge of the overall work of University Council at Chongqing University. Chongqing University
Professor Pan was appointed Vice President of Nanjing University in 2006. Prior to this position, he worked as Dean of the School of Chemistry. He received his doctorate in Chemistry from Nanjing University and worked at the Imperial College London conducting post-doctoral research from 1989-1992. Professor Pan is in charge of personnel affairs, teaching and faculty development, and the university¡¯s high-tech information construction. Nanjing University
Professor Wang graduated from Tsinghua University in 1983 with a bachelor¡¯s degree in engineering. He was appointed Chairman of the University Council of Beijing Jiaotong University in 2004. Prior to that position, he worked at the Ministry of Education since 1986; he served as Deputy Director-General of the Department of Basic Education from 1998-2004. From 1992-1995, Professor Wang worked as First Secretary in the Education Division of the Chinese Embassy in U. S. Currently, he is in charge of the overall work of BJTU¡¯s University Council. Beijing Jiao Tong University
Professor Wang has been working as the Chairman of the University Council of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications since 2006. Before that, he worked at the Ministry of Education since 1982 where he served as Deputy Director-General in Department of Academic Degrees & Graduate Education. Professor Wang received his bachelor¡¯s degree in civil engineering from Zhejiang University, and he received both his master¡¯s and doctoral degrees in Educational Economics and Administration. He is charged with the overall work of BUPT¡¯s University Council. Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
Professor Wang was appointed Chairwoman of the University Council in 2007. Prior to that, she served as Vice President of South China University of Technology (2003-2007) and Deputy Dean of the School of Material Science (1998-2003). She has spent time in the United States as a Senior Visiting Scholar at the University of Florida (1998-1999), and as a Guest Professor at Shin Hitotumatu University in Japan (1993). Professor Wang received her doctorate in Material Science from South China University of Technology. At SCUT, she is in charge of the overall work of the University Council. South China University of Technology
Professor Xu was appointed Vice Chairman of Central South¡¯s University Council in 2005. Prior to that, he served as Assistant President (2002-2005), Deputy Dean of the Graduate School (2001-2005), Division Director of the Graduate School (2000-2001). He also served as Assistant President of Zhongnan Industrial University (1998-2000), and Director of the President¡¯s Office at Zhongnan Industrial University (1995-1998). He earned his doctoral degree in Physics from Tsinghua University. Currently, he is in charge of personnel affairs at Central South University. Central South University
Professor Xue graduated from the History Department of Nankai University with a specialty in world history. He has served in numerous capacities at Nankai University, working as the director of the student department and deputy Party secretary of the economic college. In 1989, he traveled to Japan to study modern Japanese education at Waseda University for one year. Upon his return to China, Xue relocated to Tianjin where he accepted the Vice Chairman of University Council position at Tianjin Technical College. In the 1990s, he shifted to the Tianjin Education Health and Industry Committee where he became deputy secretary. He then became deputy chief of the Tianjin Education Committee. In 2002, he became Chairman of the University Council of Nankai University where he is charged with the overall work of the University Council. Nankai University
Professor Yu received his doctorate from the University of Liverpool with a focus in Environmental Magnetism. During his doctoral studies, he was involved in four international joint research projects on the study of estuarine environments and palaolimnology. After returning to China in 1990, he became actively involved in a number of research projects both at home and abroad: the "Coastal Environment Monitoring and Management¡± project (1995-2000); the British Council funded joint-research project between the University of Salford and East China Normal University; the ¡°Application of Environmental Magnetism¡± project (1992-1995); and the National Natural Science Foundation of China-funded magnetic diagnostic model of heavy metal pollution in tidal flat sediments project (1999-2001). Professor Yu has published more than 50 papers and has been awarded twice for his academic achievements. As president, he is in charge of the overall work of the university administration. East China Normal University
Professor Zhang was appointed Chairman of the University Council at Jiangnan University in 2007. He received his master¡¯s degree in Geology from Nanjing University and joined the faculty of the Department of Geology after graduation. He has previously served as Director of the Dean¡¯s Office and as Vice President at Nanjing University. In his current role, he is charged with the overall work of the University Council. Jiangnan University
Professor Zhang was appointed Chairman of the University Council of Dalian University of Technology in September 2007. Prior to that, he served as the Director-General of the Education Department in Liaoning Province (2001-2007). Professor Zhang received his doctorate in Higher Education from Xiamen University. As Chairman of the University Council, he is charged with the overall work of DUT¡¯s University Council. Dalian University of Technology
Professor Zhang has been Vice-President of China Agricultural University since 2002. He graduated from China Agricultural University with a master¡¯s degree in Agricultural Development. Currently, Professor Zhang is in charge of general logistic affairs, hospitals and personnel affairs. China Agricultural University
Professor Zhang was appointed Vice-President of Tsinghua University in 2004. In this capacity, he is charged with the university¡¯s general logistic affairs and hospitals. Previously, he served as the university¡¯s Dean of General Affairs. Professor Zhang has worked at Tsinghua University for more than 30 years. Tsinghua University
Professor Zhang was appointed Vice President of Zhejiang University in August 2006. Prior to that, he served as Assistant President of Zhejiang University (2005-2006), Deputy Dean of School of Adult Education (1997-2005), and Professor and Vice Chair of Department of Civil Engineering (1994-2005). He received his doctorate degree in Civil Engineering from Zhejiang University. Currently, he is in charge of the general logistic affairs of Zhejiang University. Zhejiang University
Professor Zhao was appointed Vice President of Jilin University in 2003. He received his doctorate from Jilin Industrial University, which became Jilin University in 2000. Before the merger, he served in numerous capacities at Jilin Industrial University, including Dean of the School of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Division of Teaching Affairs. As Vice President, he is in charge of teaching and academic affairs. Jilin University
Professor Zheng was appointed Vice President of Southeast University in September 2006. He received both his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Applied Mathematics, and his doctorate in Biomedical Engineering, all from Southeast University. He joined the University faculty after graduation. Professor Zheng has held several academic and administrative positions at Southeast University, including Chair of the Department of Applied Mathematics, Deputy Director of the Division of Teaching Management, and Assistant President and Director of Southeast University¡¯s Pukou campus. Currently, he is in charge of undergraduate education, the library, the university¡¯s Wuxi campus, and laboratory affairs. Southeast University
Professor Zhong graduated from the College of Mechanical Engineering of Hunan University. He earned his doctorate in Engineering from Linkoping University (Sweden). He became President of Hunan University in July 2005 and was appointed a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering in 2005. Professor Zhong successively held the posts of dean of the College of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering of Hunan University, director of the State Research Centre for High Efficiency Grinding and Sharpening Engineering Technology, Vice President of Hunan University, and membership in the Committee of Specialists in ¡°Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Technology¡± under the State 863 High-Tech Project. He is currently a member of the academic discipline evaluation department of the Commission of Academic Degrees of the State Council, a member of the Engineering department of the Committee of Science and Technology of the Ministry of Education, and a member of the Teaching Guild Committee of the Ministry of Education. As president, he is responsible for the overall work of Hunan University¡¯s administration. Hunan University
Public Officials
Dr. Gao has been working at the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA) for the past 15 years. SAFEA is responsible for the administration of experts from abroad, most of whom work in academic settings. Dr. Gao graduated from Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics where he earned both his B.S. and M.S. degrees.
Mr. Zhang was appointed Vice President of the National Academy of Education Administration (NAEA) in October 2006. NAEA administers the training of education officials throughout China. Mr. Zhang has worked at the Ministry of Education for more than 20 years and has extensive work experience in international higher education.
Ms. Tong has been working at the Office for International Affairs at the National Academy of Education Administration (NAEA) since 2005. She is also an assistant research fellow in the Department of Comparative Education at NAEA. The National Academy of Education Administration (NAEA) administers the training of education officials throughout China. Ms. Tong earned both her bachelor¡¯s and master¡¯s degree in International Studies from Peking University. |
