Yu Xiang

Prof. Yu Xiang is a Professor and Director of the Sino-European Institute for Intellectual Property at Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST), Wuhan, China. He also serves as Vice President for International Engagement at Hubei Normal University. His academic career includes leadership roles in the Chinese-German Institute for Intellectual Property (since 2005) and directorships in HUST's International Office (2010–2016). He has held visiting positions at Hokkaido University (Japan), the University of Technology Sydney (Australia), and the Centre for International Intellectual Property Studies (France).

His research focuses on intellectual property law, patent strategy, technology transfer, and international trade. Key projects include directing Chinese IP teams for the US-China CERC Project and China-EU NZEC-CCS Project. He is a member of the European Academy of Sciences & Arts and has received prestigious fellowships from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and JSPS. His work bridges legal frameworks with technological innovation, emphasizing global cooperation and policy impact.

• Education: Doctorate in relevant field (implied by title).
• Grants/Projects: US-China CERC, China-EU NZEC-CCS, JSPS Fellow Alumni initiatives.
• Labs/Teams: Sino-European Institute, Chinese-German Institute, and international IP collaboration networks.