RESEARCH INTERESTS 

Internationalization of Education

International Aid and Development

Educational Studies in Latin American Region and Countries

POSITIONS

2023.09-now        Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University

2019.07-2023.08  Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor), Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University

2011.09-2015.08  Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor), Beijing International Studies University

2007.09-2009.08  Chinese Volunteer Teacher, Hanban

                              the Cultural Bureau of Aguascalientes City, Mexico (2007.09-2008.09)

                              the Asia Culture Center of the University of Huelva, Spain (2008.10-2009.09)

EDUCATION

2015.09-2019.06  Beijing Normal University, Ph.D. in Comparative Education

2009.09-2011.07  University of Huelva (Spain), M.A. in Intercultural Education

2003.09-2007.06  Beijing International Studies University, B.A. in Spanish Language and Literature

Courses Taught

Doctoral Level

Theory and Methodology in Comparative Education

Master’s Level

Comparative Studies in Curriculum

International Education and Global Development

Principles of Education

Undergraduate Level

Introduction to Education

SELECTED RESEARCH PROJECTS

1. 2023.08- now Multilateral Cooperation Research on the Digital Transformation of Education in BRICS Countries (Project No.: DDA230446) , funded by National Key Project of the Ministry of Education for Education Science Planning

2. 2023.11- now Research on China-Latin America University Education Exchange and Cooperation Mechanism from the Perspective of Belt and Road Initiative, funded by Research Project on Administrative Management Reform of "Global Development in University Governance" at Beijing Normal University

3. 2021.10- now Comparative Study on the Soft Power of Education in International Metropolises (Project No.: 21JYC014), funded by Beijing Social Science Fund Project

4. 2021.12- now International Comparative Study on the Development of Education of International Understanding Curricular in Primary and Secondary Schools (Project No.: 202100023101B), funded by General Planning Project of Educational Research by the Chinese Society of Education

5. 2019.11-2021.07 Research on Governance Mechanisms and Effectiveness of Higher Education in Latin American Regions (Project No.: 2019M660525), funded by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Project

6. 2019.10-2021.07 "Research on Policies and Practices of China-Latin America Higher Education Exchange and Cooperation from the Perspective of Belt and Road Initiative" (Project No.: 2019NTSS07), funded by Beijing Normal University Youth Teacher Fund Project

7. 2017.09-2019.07 Research on Mechanisms of Higher Education Cooperation between the European Union and Latin America" (Project No.: 2017002), funded by Gu Mingyuan Education Research and Development Fund Project

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Articles in Peer-Reviewed English Journals (*=SSCI indexed)

1* Zhuang, T., Liu, B., & Hu, Y. (2022). Legitimising shared governance in China’s higher education sector through university statutes. European Journal of Education, 57, 33-48. https://doi.org/10.1111/ejed.12493. [corresponding]

2* Hu, Y.; Jing, X.; Yang, Y. (2022) Factors Impacting the Sustainable Development of Professional Learning Communities in Interdisciplinary Subjects in Chinese K-12 Schools: A Case Study. Sustainability, 14, 13847.

3. Hu Y. & Liu B. (2021). The Mechanisms of Admission to Higher Education Institutions and the Accessibility of Higher Education under the New National College Entrance Examination in China. Higher Education in Russia and Beyond. Vol.01, 22-23. 

4. Hu Y. & Fan L.（2020）. Internationalisation of Higher Education: Building South-South Partnerships between China and Mexico. International Journal of Chinese Education. Vol. 9.2，151-172.

Articles in Peer-Reviewed Chinese Journals (*=CSSCI indexed)

1* Hu, Y., & Li, Z. (2024). Digital Transformation of Vocational Education in Brazil: Motivation, Path, and Challenges—An Analysis Based on Ecological Knowledge. International and Comparative Education, 46(02), 33-43.（《比较教育研究》）

2* Hu, Y., Fan, L., & Wang, Z. (2022). Strategic Choices and Development Dilemmas of Higher Education in Brazil under the Background of the "Strong Nation Dream." International and Comparative Education, 44(12), 79-87.（《比较教育研究》）

3* Hu, Y., & Liu, B. (2021). China's Educational Soft Power from the Perspective of International Comparison. Educational Research, 42(10), 93-103.（《教育研究》）

4* Hu, Y., & Qin, M. (2021). Curriculum Reform in Brazil Based on Core Competencies of Students: A Comparative Education Study. International and Comparative Education, 43(06), 74-80+88.（《比较教育研究》）

5* Hu, Y., & Fan, L. (2021). Risks and Mitigation Strategies for the Internationalization of Higher Education in the Post-Pandemic Era: A Study Based on the Perspective of Risk Society Theory. Higher Education Exploration, (05), 12-19.（《高教探索》）

6* Hu, Y., & Zhao, L. (2020). Six Decades of Educational Exchange and Cooperation between China and Latin America: Progress, Issues, and Strategies. International and Comparative Education, 42(12), 38-45+62.（《比较教育研究》）

7* Hu, Y., & Liu, B. (2020). From "Dependency" to "Cooperation": A Study on the Development Path of Higher Education in Latin America. Higher Education Exploration, (04), 48-54.（《高教探索》）

8* Hu, Y. (2020). Motivations, Agendas, and Effects of the Construction of the EULAC Higher Education Area: A Perspective from Regionalism. International and Comparative Education, 42(01), 81-88.（《比较教育研究》）

9* Hu, Y. (2019). Operation, Characteristics, and Challenges of the Institutional Cooperation in the EULAR Higher Education Area. Higher Education Exploration, (12), 61-68. （《高教探索》）

10* Hu, Y., & Liu, B. (2018). Construction of Higher Education Integration in Latin America: Goals, Paths, and Dilemmas—Perspective of UNESCO Participation in Regional Governance. International and Comparative Education, 40(04), 69-76.（《比较教育研究》）

11* Ding, R., & Hu, Y. (2018). Research on the Reform of Basic Education Teacher Training in Mexico under OECD Participation. International and Comparative Education, 40(01), 45-53.（《比较教育研究》）

12* Hu, Y., & Liu, B. (2016). Research on the Reform of Teacher Recruitment System in the Compulsory Education Stage in Mexico. International and Comparative Education, 38(10), 14-19.（《比较教育研究》）

13. Hu, Y., & Li, Z. (2023). Brazil: Promoting Access to Quality Basic Education for All. Studying Abroad, (15), 33-35.（《留学》）

14. Fan, L., & Hu, Y. (2023). Research on the Internationalization Strategy of Higher Education in Brazil: Motivation, Path, and Effectiveness. Journal of World Education, 36(07), 60-69.(《世界教育信息》)

15. Hu, Y., & Lv, N. (2023). Reshaping the Future of Education in the Global Crisis. Shanghai Education, (02), 18-20.（《上海教育》）

16. Hu, Y., & Lv, N. (2022). Educational Practices in Singapore to Cultivate Students' Innovative Thinking. Educator, (19), 20-21.（《教育家》）

17. Liu, B., & Hu, Y. (2021). Enhancing China's Educational Soft Power through Opening up High-level Education. Chinese Scholars, (05), 32-36. （《神州学人》）

18. Hu, Y., & Fan, L. (2021). Research on Quality Assurance Reform in the Basic Education Stage in Mexico. Journal of Zhengzhou Normal Education, 10(01), 33-40.（《郑州师范教育》）

Books and Translated Works

Monographs

1. Hu, Y., & Fan, L. (2022). Research on Internationalization Policies of Higher Education in Latin America. People's Publishing House.（著作 《拉丁美洲高等教育国际化政策研究》）

2. Hu, Y. (2021). Study on the Interregional Higher Education Cooperation Mechanism between Latin America and the European Union. Shanxi Education Publishing House.（著作《拉美和欧盟区域间高等教育合作机制研究》）

Translated works

1. HU, Y., BAI, Z., & TONG, R. (2024). Fundamentos Culturales de Educaión China. PeterLang. (Original work published by Gu, M. in 《中国教育的文化基础》). (Translated from Chinese to Spanish)

CONSULTING REPORT

1. Research Report on the National Education Foreign Affairs Work Conference (2023). Adopted by the Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges, Ministry of Education, China(《全国教育外事工作会议研究报告》 教育部国际合作与交流司出具采纳证明)

2. Research on Education Reform and Development in Brazil in the Past Five Years (2023). Adopted by the Department of Policies and Regulations, Ministry of Education, China (《巴西五年来教育改革发展研究》教育部政策法规司出具采纳证明)

3. China's Educational Soft Power from an International Comparative Perspective: Current Situation, Issues, and Countermeasures (2023). Adopted by the Department of Policies and Regulations, Ministry of Education, China (《国际比较视野下的中国教育软实力：现状、问题、对策》教育部政策法规司出具采纳证明)

5. Research on Strategy and Policy of Internationalization of Brazil’s Education in the Era of Great Changes (2022). Adopted by the Department of International Cooperation and Exchange, Ministry of Education.( 《大变局中巴西教育对外开放战略与政策研究》教育部国际合作与交流司出具采纳证明)

6. Research on the Risks and Avoidance Strategies of Internationalization of Higher Education in the Post-pandemic Era (2022). Adopted by the Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges, Ministry of Education, China（《后疫情时代高等教育国际化发展的风险及规避策略研究》教育部国际合作与交流司出具采纳证明）

7. Four Shortcomings of China's Educational Soft Power and Enhancement Strategies (2022).

Adopted by the Secretariat of the Leading Group of Central Education, Ministry of Education, China. （《中国教育软实力的四大短板及提升策略》 中央教育工作领导小组秘书组秘书局出具采纳证明）

9. Policies, Management, and Enlightenment of Mexican Study Abroad Students（2020）. Adopted by the Secretariat of the Leading Group of Central Education, Ministry of Education, China. （《墨西哥出国留学生政策、管理与启示》中央教育工作领导小组秘书组秘书局出具采纳证明）

10. International Experience and Enlightenment of Study Abroad Student Management (2020). Adopted by the Secretariat of the Leading Group of Central Education, Ministry of Education, China.《出国留学生管理的国际经验与启示》中央教育工作领导小组秘书组秘书局出具采纳证明）

11. Construction of Soft Power in Education Services for Cultural and Educational Exchanges between China and Foreign Countries (2020). Adopted by the Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges, Ministry of Education, China（《教育领域中外人文交流服务教育软实力建设》 教育部中外人文交流中心出具采纳证明）

12. Code of Conduct for Teachers in Mexico's Compulsory Education (2018). Adopted by the Department of Teacher Education, Ministry of Education, China （《墨西哥义务教育阶段教师行为规范研究》 教育部教师工作司出具采纳证明）

13. Labor Education Syllabus for Primary and Secondary Schools in Cuba (2018). Adopted by the Department of National Textbooks, Ministry of Education, China (《古巴中小学劳动教育课程大纲》 教育部教材司出具采纳证明)

14. Labor Education Curriculum for Primary and Secondary Schools in Cuba (2018). Adopted by the Department of National Textbooks, Ministry of Education, China (《古巴中小学劳动教育课程研究》 教育部教材司出具采纳证明)

15. Brazil's Education System, Current Situation, and Policy Trends (2015). Adopted by the Department of Social Sciences, Ministry of Education, China. (《巴西教育制度、发展现状与重大政策走向》 教育部社会科学司出具采纳证明)

HONORS & AWARDS

2022   Outstanding Student Affair Counselor (BNU) 

2021   Third prize in the undergraduate liberal arts group of the 17th Basic Teaching Skills Competition for Young Teachers (BNU)

2021   Outstanding doctoral thesis (BNU)