Xing RUAN, PhD, is Dean and Guangqi Chair Professor of Architecture at School of Design, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Prior to his current appointment, he was Chair of Architecture and Associate Dean at Sydney’s University of New South Wales (2004-2020). Previously, he also served as Head of School of Architecture at the University of Technology Sydney (2002-04).  

Xing is Curator of the 18th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia – China Pavilion; and Architectural Curator of the 2019 Shanghai Urban Space Art Season Biennale.

The titles of his recent books include: Confucius’ Courtyard, Bloomsbury 2022; Fusheng Jianzhu [ Floating Life and Architecture 浮生·建筑], The Commercial Press 2020.

His latest architectural works include Shanghai Jiao Tong School of Design Building and the Beikun Garden.