Jiren Feng

Dr. Jiren Feng is an Associate Professor of Chinese Studies and Program Coordinator for the Chinese Studies Certificate at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. He teaches courses in Chinese language, culture, and architecture, emphasizing interdisciplinary connections between technical and literary traditions. His research focuses on Song Dynasty architectural texts like the Yingzao Fashi, exploring how technical manuals reflect broader cultural and aesthetic values.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in History of Art and Architecture, Brown University
• M.A. in History of Art and Architecture, Brown University
• M.A. in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Pennsylvania
• M.E. in Architectural History and Theory, Tsinghua University
• B.E. in Architecture, Tsinghua University
• Research Highlights:
• Analysis of architectural terminology's literary roots
• Interplay between craftsmanship and literati culture in Song China
• Future project: Yingzao Fashi English translation
• Awards:
• 2013 International Book Prize for Chinese Architecture and Metaphor