Liu Chang

Liu Chang serves as a tenured Associate Professor and Special Research Fellow at Tsinghua University's School of Architecture, where he has established himself as one of China's leading experts in Chinese architectural history and conservation. His academic journey includes earning his Doctor of Engineering in Architectural History and Theory from Tsinghua University in 2002, followed by significant work at the Palace Museum where he developed expertise in historic architecture and architectural conservation. As China's representative of the World Monuments Fund since 2000, he has made substantial contributions to architectural preservation, with his doctoral dissertation "Studies on Interior Design of Qing Court" establishing him as a leading thinker in architectural history. His scholarly impact is evidenced by his extensive publication record, including 10 books and over 100 journal papers, while his expertise in the architecture of the Forbidden City has made him a preeminent authority on imperial architecture. Through his research and teaching at Tsinghua University, he continues to advance the understanding of Chinese architectural history and heritage conservation while training the next generation of architectural historians and conservators.