Gu Kai

Gu Kai is an Associate Professor and doctoral advisor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the School of Architecture, Southeast University. He holds a PhD in Architectural History and Theory from Southeast University and maintains key professional affiliations:

• Member of the Professional Committee of Theory and History of Landscape Architecture (Secretariat), Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture
• Member of the Professional Committee of Cultural Landscape, Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture
• Researcher at the Key Research Base of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage for Traditional Wooden Architecture
• Member of the Editorial Committee of Traditional Chinese Architecture and Gardens
• Contributing Editor of Landscape Architecture

Education: PhD in Architectural History and Theory, Southeast University.

Research Interests: Gu Kai's work centers on historical and theoretical dimensions of landscape architecture with emphasis on conservation. His expertise spans:

• Historical analysis of Jiangnan gardens during Ming and Qing dynasties
• Evolution of Chinese garden rockery techniques
• Contemporary craftsmanship in garden construction
• Practical heritage conservation methodologies

Research Funding and Advising: As a doctoral advisor, he mentors PhD candidates while leading two National Natural Science Foundation projects and one Doctoral Disciplines Fund project. His applied work includes multiple traditional garden design and conservation initiatives integrating historical research with modern practice.