Jinsong Guo

Jinsong Guo is an Assistant Professor and Fellow at the Center for Ancient Chinese History, Peking University. His work bridges mathematics, astronomy, and the cultural history of premodern China, focusing on the integration of numerical knowledge with broader scholarly traditions.

• Specializes in the history of mathematical and astronomical knowledge in middle-period China (1100-1300).
• Examines interactions between literati and practitioners in shaping numerical disciplines.
• Highlights cross-cultural influences, including Islamic astronomy, on Chinese scientific thought.

His research challenges traditional views of Chinese science as isolated, emphasizing its connections to classical scholarship and societal learning programs. Guo is also a faculty adviser to Benjamin Elman.