Design education in the built environment at Shanghai Jiao Tong University can be traced back to the early twentieth century. In December 2017, 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 attributes of 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 ranked among the best domestic and international programs in the QS World University Subject Rankings, placing among the world’s top 50. In addition, the "Art and Design" discipline has continuously ranked among the top 50-100 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 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), Industrial Design ranked first in the country，while Architecture and Landscape Architecture received A ratings.

The School of Design currently has more than 150 academics and professional staff and more than 900 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.

The Young Scholars Forum is expected to be held circa December 2024. 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) are:

Architecture

— New Trends in Architectural Design

— Urban and Rural Sustainable Development

— The Theory of Architectural History and Heritage Conservation

— Digital-driven Design Methods and Advanced Construction Technology

Design

— Intelligent design,Interaction design & experience design

— Innovative design in product and vehicles

— Design history, material culture and Chinese-Foreign global design comparisons

— Design management & social innovation

Landscape Architecture

— Blue-Green Spatial Coordination

— Healthy and Resilient Landscapes

— The History and Theory of Landscape Architecture

— Smart Landscapes and Digital Technology

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 or being close to completion of 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: 

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

Contact Detail

For further information please contact: 

ZHOU Yifan

Tel: 021-34205251-806

Email：sjtudesign@sjtu.edu.cn

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