LIU Hui

Prof. LIU Hui is Chair Professor and Director of the Art Center at Southern University of Science and Technology. A national teaching master and tenor singer, he has made significant contributions to Chinese folk vocal music education, serving as doctoral supervisor and holding leadership roles in major artistic institutions including Liaoning Musicians Association and Chinese Ethnic Vocal Art Research Association.

• Director of Chinese Folk Music Teaching Practice Innovation Center
• Former President of Shenyang Conservatory of Music
• Editor-in-Chief of academic journals "Yuefu Xinsheng" and "Music Life"

His research focuses on Chinese folk vocal pedagogy, ethnic music cultural positioning, and art education institutional development. He has led over 10 national/provincial projects including the National Social Science Foundation's "A Century of Development of Chinese Folk Vocal Music" and Ministry of Education's "Research on Red Classical Music".

Prof. LIU has produced notable publications such as "24 Tips on Vocal Word Relationships in Chinese Folk Singing" and "Inheriting Beauty in Chinese Vocal Music Development". His artistic achievements include solo albums like "A Bay of Flowing Water" and lecture-concerts in Rome, Turin, and major Chinese cities.

Scientific accolades include:

• State Council Special Allowance recipient
• Liaoning Province Leading Talent distinction
• Judgeship roles in China's premier vocal competitions

As an educator, he has cultivated numerous award-winning vocalists through his systematically developed Chinese folk vocal pedagogy framework.