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Zhao Qi is a Lecturer at Tongji University's School of Art and Media, Department of Radio and Television Editing and Directing, specializing in film directing and virtual reality applications. Holding a PhD from Shanghai Theatre Academy, he has served as a Master Supervisor since 2008 and previously worked at Shanghai SMG and Shanghai University.
His educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Stage Design, Shanghai Theatre Academy (1994-1998)
- Master of Drama and Traditional Chinese Opera, Film and Television Directing (2002-2005)
- PhD in Drama and Traditional Chinese Opera, Film and Television Directing (2005-2008)
- Visiting Scholar, California State University, Northridge (2013-2014)
Zhao's research explores film directing, screenwriting, and VR technologies, with emphasis on virtual production and digital human applications. His work bridges traditional filmmaking with cutting-edge VR imaging and special effects, focusing on narrative innovation in digital environments.
His publications reveal a strong trajectory in VR film pedagogy and fantasy genre analysis, examining socio-political dimensions of science fiction and psychological impacts of virtual imagery. Recent work centers on UE5-based virtual simulation and VR curriculum development.
Zhao has mentored award-winning student films including 'Ge An' and 'Cha Lu', recognized at international festivals like the Golden Panda TV Festival and Beijing College Student Film Festival.
His research is funded by:
- Tongji University Experimental Teaching Reform Project: UE5 Digital Human Actor Scheduling (2022-2023)
- Shanghai Philosophy and Social Sciences Project: VR Film Image Research (2019-2023)
- Ministry-School Project: Ancient Bridge Imaging (2019-2022)
- Multiple Tongji VR curriculum development projects (2016-2020)
He contributes to Tongji's Omnimedia Research Institute and Media Experiment and Practice Teaching Center, advancing virtual production methodologies in academic and creative contexts.