Dr. Vivien Jiaqian Zhu,Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley, United States
Dr. Vivien Jiaqian Zhu is a distinguished scholar specializing in Japanese literature and art history. Currently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. as a Regentās Fellow at UC Berkeley and serves as a visiting scholar at Stanford University. Dr. Zhu’s academic journey includes an A.B. in Comparative Literature from UC Berkeley, enriched with a minor in Art History, and a Mitsubishi Bursary-supported study at the University of Cambridge in Japanese palaeography. Her diverse experience spans teaching Chinese calligraphy, conducting archival research in prestigious institutions, and contributing to academic journals. Dr. Zhu’s work explores the intersection of cultural narratives, visual art, and linguistic expression. šøšāļø
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š Academic Honors
Dr. Vivien Jiaqian Zhu has garnered numerous academic accolades throughout her illustrious journey. She is the 2024 Mitsubishi Research Fellow for Early Modern Japanese Palaeography at the University of Cambridge. At UC Berkeley, she earned the prestigious Regentās Fellowship and the Theresa Hak Kyung Cha Fellowship Award in 2018. Recognized for her excellence, she received the Phi Beta Kappa membership, Golden Key Honor Society induction, and multiple departmental awards. Dr. Zhuās accomplishments include the Nippon Foundation Fellowship at Stanford, the Dietrich von Bothmer Classical Scholarship, and several merit-based scholarships and honors during her undergraduate and graduate studies. ššš
š¼ Professional Experience
Dr. Vivien Jiaqian Zhuās diverse professional journey reflects her commitment to academic excellence and interdisciplinary research. She serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Sustainable Fashion & Textile and edits the Language & Theory Section for Ling Mag. Dr. Zhu has contributed to the ARC-iJAC project at Ritsumeikan University and reviews for the Cambridge Educational Research e-Journal. Her extensive archival research spans institutions like UC Berkeley, Yale, and The University of Tokyo. A skilled curator and translator, she has held roles in marketing, legal internships, and as a self-employed Chinese calligrapher since 2003. āļøšš
š Teaching Experience
Dr. Vivien Jiaqian Zhuās teaching portfolio highlights her dedication to mentoring and education. Since 2020, she has supervised independent research projects at Zhiwei Education Technology LLC and LinkDoctor, guiding students on topics such as geography and female education during Republican China. Dr. Zhu delivered an invited lecture and demo on Chinese calligraphy at UC Berkeley in collaboration with Japanese scholar Ryosuke Ueda. She also facilitated a DeCal course on Chinese calligraphy under Professor Patricia Berger and worked as a Chinese tutor at Black Pine Circle School. Her teaching integrates creativity, cultural heritage, and academic rigor. āØšļøš
Research Focus
Dr. Vivien Jiaqian Zhuās research focuses on the interplay between poetics and spatial representation in avant-garde fashion, particularly 1980s Japanese designers. Her work, such as “I Dwell in Possibility: The Poetics of Space in the Works of 1980s Japanese Avant-Garde Fashion Designers,” explores innovative expressions in fashion as cultural and artistic narratives. This interdisciplinary approach bridges comparative literature, East-West aesthetics, and visual culture. Dr. Zhu delves into how space, identity, and creativity manifest in avant-garde designs, enriching understanding in fashion studies, cultural criticism, and modern Japanese art. āØšš