Email: jxtz2005@126.com

Academic Title
Tenured Professor

Education

·2009: Ph.D. in Design, Department of Interior Architecture, Graduate School of T.E.D, Kookmin University, South Korea

Professional Experience

·1991–1999: Faculty, Central Academy of Arts & Design

·1999–Present: Faculty, Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University

Professional Affiliations

·Vice President, Ming-style Furniture Design Committee, Beijing Design Society

·Expert Advisor for Traditional Cultural Heritage and Innovation, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, South Korea

Research Focus
Inheritance and Innovation of Chinese Furniture Design

·Explores the integration of Eastern aesthetics and modern design practices, emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between cultural heritage and innovation.

·Investigates the "homology" of traditional wooden structures in architecture, interiors, and furniture, tracing their evolution from ancient architectural joinery to fine furniture craftsmanship.

·Advances digital applications in furniture preservation, restoration, and contemporary design, with recent focus on innovating围棋 (Go) culture-inspired products and spatial design.

Academic Achievements

·Authored 30+ peer-reviewed papers on furniture design and traditional craftsmanship.

·Key Publications:

oChief Editor, Conservation of Traditional Chinese Crafts Series (National 13th Five-Year Key Publishing Project):

§The Carpenter (People’s Posts & Telecom Press, 2016)

§The Embroiderer (2019), The Potter (2019), The Goldsmith (2020)

oCo-Editor, Shaping Forms with Ingenuity: Tsinghua University Art Museum Collection (Tsinghua University Press, 2016)

Exhibitions & Projects

·Curated "Form Beyond Form: Chinese Design" at Gwangju Design Biennale, South Korea (2015).

·Designed furniture for "Timeless Artistry" exhibition at Tsinghua University Art Museum (2016).

·Exhibited works at Milan Design Week, Beijing Design Week, and National Fine Arts Exhibition (20+ international/national shows).

Awards

·Gold Award, 9th National Fine Arts Exhibition (1999) for Interior Design of State Council Reception Hall.

·Best Curatorial Team Award, 2019 Beijing Design Expo for "Chengqi: Chinese Go Culture Design Innovation Exhibition".

·Outstanding Author Award, People’s Posts & Telecom Press (2018) for the Conservation of Traditional Chinese Crafts Series.

Teaching Philosophy
Implements Tsinghua’s "Three-in-One" education model (values, competence, knowledge) through interdisciplinary courses. Fosters global perspectives and innovative design capabilities in furniture studies.

Courses

·Undergraduate: 3D Form Fundamentals II, Design Representation I, Furniture Design.

·Graduate: Research on Traditional Chinese Furniture (Tsinghua Top-tier Course, 2020).

Curriculum Development

·Co-authored Representation Techniques (1st ed.: National Teaching Achievement Award, 1999; 2nd ed.: Tsinghua Outstanding Textbook Award).

·Mentored 11 M.A. students and 4 Ph.D. candidates.