Chen Jinsong

Chen Jinsong serves as a Lecturer at the Center for Humanities, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) since 2019, following his tenure as Director of SUSTech's Party and Government Office (2017-2018). His academic work centers on modern and contemporary Chinese literature, literary criticism, and cultural analysis within China's evolving socio-literary landscape.

His educational foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Literature in Chinese Linguistic Literature from Hubei Normal University
• Master of Literature in Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature from Shenzhen University
• PhD in Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature from Sun Yat-sen University

Chen's research explores humanistic themes in contemporary Chinese fiction, urban literary movements, and author-specific studies (e.g., Mo Yan, Su Tong). His interdisciplinary approach bridges literary analysis with cultural commentary, emphasizing ethical dimensions and social realities. With over 100 publications, he contributes significantly to scholarly discourse while maintaining active creative practice in prose and poetry.

Analysis of his 36 journal articles (2005-2018) reveals consistent focus on contemporary Chinese authors, new urban literature, and critical evaluation frameworks. His work demonstrates evolving engagement with literary modernity, human nature in everyday contexts, and spiritual dimensions of existence, often contextualized within China's rapid societal transformations.

Scientific recognition includes:

• 2011 Literature Review Award from 'Frontier Literature and Art Review'

Chen teaches SUSTech's mandatory 'Writing and Communication' course and contributes to the Writing and Communication Courses research office. While no graduate student advising or research grants are documented, his publications have been selected for China's National College Entrance Examination and other major educational assessments, underscoring his pedagogical influence. His dual role as scholar and creative writer enriches SUSTech's humanities curriculum through practical literary engagement.

As part of SUSTech's Center for Humanities—a school-level unit structured into six research offices—Chen operates within the Writing and Communication Courses office, which develops the university's core writing pedagogy and supports interdisciplinary academic communication across STEM and humanities disciplines.