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Zhang Chi serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Music and Performance at Tongji University's School of Art and Media, where he has taught piano performance and music education since 2001. His academic journey includes bachelor's and master's degrees from Xi'an and Shanghai Conservatories of Music, complemented by visiting scholar positions at Carnegie Mellon University and teacher training at the University of British Columbia.
His educational background demonstrates deep institutional commitment to musical excellence:
- 1990-1996: Piano major at Xi'an Conservatory of Music Affiliated Middle School
- 1996-2000: Bachelor's degree in Piano, Xi'an Conservatory of Music (direct admission)
- 2003-2005: Master's degree, Shanghai Conservatory of Music
- 2011: Visiting Scholar, Carnegie Mellon University (China Scholarship Council)
- 2019: English Teaching Training, University of British Columbia
Professor Zhang's research centers on piano performance analysis, pedagogical methodology, and cultural interpretation through Western instruments. His scholarship reveals evolving expertise from technical analysis of Beethoven's c minor works to contemporary explorations of emotional transmission in music and Chinese cultural expression via piano. This trajectory demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary engagement while maintaining core piano performance expertise.
His publication trends show consistent scholarly productivity with recent expansion into communication studies and cultural interpretation. The 15 most recent articles reveal three distinct phases: early focus on Beethoven's compositional patterns (2005-2012), intermediate development of piano pedagogy frameworks (2012-2020), and current interdisciplinary integration with communication theory and cultural studies (2020-2024).
His scientific recognition includes:
- 25+ teaching awards from international competitions including Steinway, KAWAI, and Japan PIARA
- Tongji University Xincheng Award and Model Family Award
- Multiple Yamaha Asia Music Scholarship recognition
- Best Chamber Music Teaching Award at China Youth Music Competition
As an advisor, Professor Zhang has supervised undergraduate theses since 2009 and master's theses since 2022, while securing significant research funding including Tongji University Humanities grants, Shanghai Philosophy and Social Sciences projects, and participation in National Social Science Fund research. His leadership extends to the 'Double Leader' Teacher Party Branch Studio and multiple部校共建 projects.
He actively directs the Tongji University Piano Association and Jiading Piano Association, organizing annual concerts, student competitions including the 'Shining Tong二代' faculty children's piano contests, and international exchanges with institutions like Zhejiang University. His practice integrates performance, pedagogy, and cultural outreach through lecture-recitals at venues including Shanghai Concert Hall and the Shanghai Spring International Music Festival.