Paul B. Foster

Paul B. Foster is an Associate Professor of Chinese and Director of the Chinese Program at Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Modern Languages. He earned his Ph.D. in East Asian Languages and Literatures from Ohio State University. His research focuses on Modern Chinese Literature, particularly Lu Xun and Jin Yong, exploring themes like national character, martial arts fiction, and sci-fi. He authored Jin Yong's Martial Arts Fiction and the Kungfu Industrial Complex (2023) and Ah Q Archaeology (2006). Foster teaches courses on Chinese language and culture, including Chinese Sci-Fi, Kungfu Fiction, and Lu Xun Studies. He promotes study abroad through programs in China and coordinates the China LBAT summer program. Recognitions include the Ivan Allen College Excellence in Teaching Award (2002/3). His work bridges literary analysis with cultural critique, addressing posthumanism, dystopia, and political discourse.

• Education: Ph.D., East Asian Languages and Literatures, Ohio State University
• Research: Lu Xun's legacy, martial arts fiction, sci-fi's societal role

Publications span books, journal articles, and reviews on topics like The Three-Body Problem, Hong Kong literature, and cultural diplomacy. He serves on the editorial board of China Currents and advises student organizations like the Chinese Student Association and GT Wushu Club.