Jinli He

Jinli He is a Professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Trinity University. Holding a Ph.D. in Chinese Language and Literature from Peking University (2004) and an M.A. in Literary Theory from Shandong Normal University (2001), their work bridges Chinese aesthetics, comparative literature, and philosophical inquiry.

• Education: Ph.D. in Chinese Language and Literature (Peking University, 2004); M.A. in Literary Theory (Shandong Normal University, 2001); Dual B.A. in Chinese Literature (Shandong) and English (Qufu)

Research focuses on Chinese aesthetic modernity, comparative aesthetics, and contemporary Chinese art. Key projects include "Chinese Aesthetics Now—Thinking through Wang Guowei" and "Qing Ethics." Their work explores the continuity of Chinese aesthetic traditions and their dialogue with Western philosophical frameworks.

Recent publications analyze Zhang Huan's performance art, Schiller's aesthetic education theory, and Wang Guowei's contributions to literary criticism. They also serve as a member of the Visiting Committee for Asian Art at the San Antonio Museum of Art.