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Professor Yang Xiaolin serves as Director of the Film Research Institute and Director of the National First-Class Undergraduate Animation Program at Tongji University's School of Art and Media. He holds concurrent positions as Vice President of the Shanghai Film and Television Drama Research Association, Secretary-General of the Drama Theory Committee of the Chinese Society of Film Literature, and Director of the China Film Critics Association. His administrative roles include membership on Tongji University's Design and Art Discipline Evaluation Committee and leadership in multiple professional organizations including the Yangtze River Delta Film Development Alliance and Chinese Writers Association.
- Guangxi Normal University (MA, 1999-2002)
- Soochow University (PhD, 2002-2005)
- Fudan University (Postdoctoral Research, 2006-2008)
Professor Yang's research centers on Chinese animation history, film criticism, and screenplay writing with particular focus on the 'Chinese School' of animation. His work bridges theoretical analysis with creative practice, examining both historical development and contemporary trends in Chinese cinema. He has pioneered research on comparative film studies between China, Japan, and America, with special attention to animation aesthetics and narrative structures. His scholarship consistently addresses how Chinese cultural identity manifests in visual storytelling across different media platforms.
His recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward reconstructing Chinese animation theory within global contexts while analyzing contemporary film trends. The 15 most recent works demonstrate expertise in animation narrative theory, historical representation in film, and cultural adaptation strategies - particularly examining how traditional Chinese stories are transformed in modern animation. His analysis spans both commercial successes and artistic experiments, with growing attention to psychological dimensions in contemporary Chinese cinema.
- 2024 Society Award Film Criticism Second Prize for Miyazaki research
- 2023 Society Award Film Criticism First Prize for mythological animation analysis
- 2022 Society Award Textbook Prize for Film Appreciation
- 2012 Society Award Monograph First Prize for Animation Master Miyazaki
- 2012 Shanghai Cultural Achievement Award for film The Pioneer
Professor Yang has supervised graduate students since 2005 and doctoral candidates since 2016, while securing substantial research funding including National Social Science Fund重大项目 (2019), National Art Fund projects (2023), and multiple Ministry of Education humanities projects. His Film Research Institute serves as hub for animation studies, connecting academic research with industry practice through collaborations with CCTV, Crystal Stone Film, and other production entities. Current projects focus on narrative innovation in 'telling Chinese stories well' through animation, examining how traditional narratives can be revitalized for global audiences while maintaining cultural authenticity.
