Email: myldq@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn

Academic Title
Professor

Administrative Roles
Former Vice Chair of Tsinghua University Academic Degree Committee
Former Chair of the Arts Subcommittee
Former Dean of the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University
Former Secretary of the Party Committee, Academy of Arts & Design

Education
B.A. in Literature (1982)

Professional Affiliations

·Chairperson, China Committee of Asia Fashion Federation

·President, China Fashion Designers Association

·Director, Fashion Design Art Committee of China Artists Association

·Vice President, China Arts & Crafts Society

·Executive Council Member, China Fashion Color Association

·Executive Council Member, Beijing Textile & Apparel Association

Research Focus
Comparative Studies of Chinese and Western Apparel Cultures

Academic Philosophy
Both China and Western nations possess profound civilizations and sartorial traditions that serve as vital spiritual and material resources for human progress. Neither cultural self-deprecation nor chauvinism is constructive. Adopting a historical materialist lens, we must objectively analyze cultural differences, humbly learn from global traditions while championing our own heritage, thereby contributing to the rejuvenation of Chinese civilization.

Chinese culture, distinguished by Confucianism yet harmonizing Daoist and Buddhist philosophies, has shaped East Asian and global civilizations for millennia. Meanwhile, the Christian-centric West, particularly post-Renaissance Europe, synthesized ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Greek, and Roman legacies through industrialization, driving monumental advancements in ideology, governance, and technology.

Comparative studies of these two cultural spheres’ apparel traditions—examining their evolutionary patterns and sociohistorical drivers—hold critical academic and practical value in today’s globalized world. Such research illuminates the character and worth of indigenous cultures, fortifies national confidence, and guides the conscious preservation and innovation of local heritage.

Academic Achievements

·Key Projects:

oComparative Studies of Chinese and Western Apparel Cultures (Ministry of Education Humanities and Social Sciences Fund)

oTsinghua University Digital Museum Initiative (2001 National “21st Century Education Revitalization” Program)

oAncient Chinese Clothing Structures (National Social Science Fund - Art Studies)

oNext-Generation Internet Commercialization and Industrialization (Ministry of Education)

·Publications:

o7 peer-reviewed articles in domestic core journals (2018–2020)

o3 international conference papers

·Teaching-Research Integration:

oLed 5 interdisciplinary projects (total funding: ¥1.73 million)

oSupervised 2 doctoral, 6 master’s, and 121 undergraduate students

Educational Leadership

·Undergraduate Curriculum Development:

oDelivered 360+ lecture hours (2018–2020) for foundational courses

oFashion Design Series Courses (recognized as Beijing Municipal Elite Course)

·Award-Winning Textbooks:

oIntroduction to Fashion Studies (11th Five-Year Plan National Textbook; First Prize, Beijing Teaching Achievement Award; Second Prize, National Teaching Achievement Award)

oHistory of Western Costume (10th/11th Five-Year Plan National Textbook; 2007 Beijing Higher Education Elite Textbook; Second Prize, Beijing Teaching Achievement Award, 2009)

·Additional Publications:

oEuropean Fashion Prints: 17th–20th Centuries (Heilongjiang Fine Arts Press)

oFrom Inspiration to Commerce: Fashion Design and Brand Management (translation, China Textile & Apparel Press)

oGlobal Folk Attire: Wisdom in Human Adornment (translation, China Textile & Apparel Press)

oSuit Culture (monograph, Hubei Fine Arts Press)

Selected Peer-Reviewed Articles

1.Comparative Studies of Chinese and Western Apparel Cultures (2005, Decoration Vol. 10)

2.National Attire Reconsidered: The Zhongshan Suit (2006, Art Observation Vol. 2)

3.The New Art Movement and the S-Bend Silhouette (2007, Decoration Vol. 5)

4.Trousers vs. Skirts: Gender Symbolism in Fashion (2008, Decoration Vol. 1)

5.Western Modern Sports and Athletic Leisurewear (2008, Decoration Vol. 8)

6.Gothic Era Sartorial Culture (2009, Decoration Vol. 11)

Teaching Portfolio

·Undergraduate Courses:
Introduction to Fashion Studies, History of Western Costume, Fashion Ergonomics

·Graduate Course:
Cultural History of Western Attire