The Eighth Young Scholars International Forum on Design Innovation at the Shanghai Jiao Tong School of Design

Design education in the built environment at Shanghai Jiao Tong University can be traced back to the early twentieth century. The University grouped the design related disciplines scattered in different schools, and amalgamated three departments, Architecture, Design and Landscape Architecture, to establish the new School of Design.

Over the past 30 years, the design disciplines at Shanghai Jiao Tong have pursued a harmonious communion of humanities, arts, science and technology for educating elite talents in the built environment, art and design fields. The programs have been distinguished by social conscience, leadership, cosmopolitanism and truth-seeking spirit. Their achievements in education, research, practice, social service and international reach have earned worldwide recognition. In recent years, the "Architecture and the Built Environment" discipline has consistently placed among the best domestic and international programs in the QS World University Subject Rankings, positioned as 24th globally. In addition, the "Art and Design" discipline has continuously ranked among the top 51-100 globally. In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, our Design discipline received an A+ rating, while the Architecture discipline was awarded with an A rating. In the Shanghai Ranking's Best Chineses Majors, Industrial Design was ranked among the top in the country.

The School of Design currently has more than 150 academics and professional staff and more than 1000 students. Most academic staff have gained their PhDs and work experience from universities of international standing. In the next 3 to 5 years, we will substantially enhance the research and teaching capacity of the school with new recruits from around the world.

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The Young Scholars Forum is expected to be held circa December 2025. We will invite outstanding young scholars for academic exchange according to the registration response.

Academic themes for the forum are grouped under the School's three disciplines, namely Architecture, Design and Landscape Architecture. The general academic themes (though not exclusive to the below) are:

Architecture

·AI-Enabled Architectural Design and Construction

·Urban Renewal from an Interdisciplinary Perspective

·Cross-Cultural Comparative Studies in Architectural History and Heritage Conservation

·Advanced Technologies for Healthy and Low-Carbon Buildings

Design

·Intelligent and Interactive Design

·Innovative Design for Products and Vehicles

·Design History, Cross-Cultural Studies of Material Heritage

·Visual Design and Global Outreach

Landscape Architecture

·Territorial Ecological Space Planning and Governance

·Healthy and Resilient Landscapes

·The History and Theory of Landscape Architecture

·Smart Landscapes and Digital Technology

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Tenure-track Associate Professor

1. Generally have obtained a Ph.D. degree in relevant fields or related disciplines from first-class universities or through disciplinary doctoral work for at least three years.

2. Have research or practice ability in related fields, have shown outstanding academic achievements, showing strong academic abilities and auspicious career development prospects.

3. In general not older than 40 years of age.

Tenure-track Assistant Professor

1. Having obtained a Ph.D. degree from a global first-class university.

2. Have the ability to carry out academic research independently, and show high scientific literacy and academic development potential.

3. Normally not exceeding 35 years old.

1. Application: 

Applicants should complete the application questionnaire before November 10, 2025.

2. Acceptance and Invitation:

Invited scholars will normally receive formal invitation by late November. Please check the email in time.

For further information please contact

LI Yang

Tel: 021-34202134-808

Email：sjtudesign@sjtu.edu.cn