Dian Li

Dian Li is a Professor of Chinese Literature at the Department of East Asian Studies, University of Arizona. His primary research interests include modern Chinese films, poetry, critical theory, and translation studies. He has taught courses such as Love in Five Chapters: Aesthetics of Emotion in Chinese Poetry and Modern China and Its Literary Reflections.

• University: University of Arizona
• Department: Department of East Asian Studies
• Academic Rank: Professor

His research bridges critical theory and translation studies with literary analysis, focusing on modern Chinese cultural expressions. While the majority of his publications align with East Asian literary studies, the provided Google Scholar entries suggest interdisciplinary engagement with climate change, environmental policy, and planetary justice topics, indicating potential cross-disciplinary collaborations or secondary research interests.

He has authored three monographs, two book-length translations, and over seventy papers in English and Chinese journals. The 2023 Ted and Shirley Taubeneck Superior Teaching Award highlights his pedagogical excellence.

Scientific Awards:

• Ted and Shirley Taubeneck Superior Teaching Award