Xudong Zhu

Center for Chinese Studies at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Education Symposium Keynote - 4th Hawaii International Conference on Chinese Studies

The Global Impact of Chinese Education: Wisdom and Global Vision

Speaker: Xudong Zhu

Professor Xudong Zhu holds the esteemed position of Dean at the Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University. In addition, he fulfills the role of Director at the Center for Teacher Education Research at Beijing Normal University and is recognized as a Distinguished Professor under the prestigious Yangtze River Scholar Program, an honor bestowed by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. Professor Zhu's contributions extend beyond academia into education and social services both within China and internationally. He has been a pivotal member and the Secretary-General of the National Advisory Expert Committee on Teacher Education under the Ministry of Education. Moreover, he occupies the role of Secretary-General for the Teacher Education Branch of the China Association of Higher Education.
Acknowledged as one of the most prolific and influential scholars in the realm of teacher education research in China, Professor Zhu’s academic pursuits encompass the discipline construction of teacher education, policy formulation, comparative education, and the history of education abroad. His scholarly output is impressive, with around 200 academic papers to his name. Professor Zhu has also authored, edited, and translated approximately 30 books, serving as the Editor-in-Chief for two book series—totaling 47 books—and as the compiler for another two series, adding up to 13 books. His voluminous publications have positioned him as a leading authority in the domain of teacher education in mainland China. His exemplary contributions to higher education have been recognized with the First Prize of National Teaching Achievements in Higher Education and the Special Prize for Teaching Achievements in Higher Education in Beijing.