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Jiafeng Chen is a DPhil student at St Antony's College, University of Oxford, researching the transition of international Chinese students into UK conservatoires, with a focus on student-professor relationships. He concurrently serves as a Professor of Violin at the Royal College of Music (RCM), a role he has held since 2016. His dual career bridges professional performance and academia, informed by his background as a violinist and music educator.
Education:
- Bachelor of Music (BMus) in Performance Science (Royal College of Music)
- Master of Science (MSc) in Performance Science (Royal College of Music)
- Master of Music (MMus) from The Juilliard School, New York
Research Interests: Jiafeng’s work examines how conservatoires can better support international Chinese students through culturally responsive pedagogy, faculty-student dynamics, and institutional frameworks. His interdisciplinary approach integrates insights from music performance, education theory, and cross-cultural studies.
Awards: Recognized in prestigious international music competitions (specific names unlisted).
Advising & Supervision: His doctoral thesis, supervised by Professors Alis Oancea and Samantha Sebastian, investigates the role of professor-student relationships in UK conservatoires. No formal advisees listed.
