Xiaojun Zhang PhD PFHEA

Executive Dean

Dr Xiaojun Zhang got his PhD degree at Xi’an Jiaotong University. He joined Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University as the Deputy Director of Institute of Leadership and Education Advanced Development (ILEAD) in 2013, which was created by him under the support of university leaders. Now Xiaojun is Chief Officer of Education at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and Team Leader of Entrepreneur College (Taicang) Collective Leadership Team. He also takes roles including inaugural Executive Dean of the Academy of Future Education, and Acting Dean of Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Hub.

Xiaojun is an edupreneur who initiated all the four units within the Academy of Future Education. He was appointed as Head of ILEAD in 2017 when ILEAD became a department of Education. He restructured the faculty development centre at XJTLU and built the team of Educational Development Unit (EDU) in 2018. The Department of Educational Studies (EDS) was created by Xiaojun in 2019, and Learning Institute for Future Excellence (LIFE), as an innovative platform to support student transfarmation and global citizenship competence development at XJTLU, was created under his leadership in 2021.

Dr Zhang led the development of several projects with national level impact. He created XJTLU National University Teaching Innovation Award in 2016, developed the Association for Sustainable Faculty Development in Higher Education in 2018 with more than 90 institutional members, and initiated the ILEAD Talk series established in more than 20 cities in China.

Dr Zhang is a Principal Fellow of Higher Education Academy (PFHEA) in UK.

One of Xiaojun’s current work focuses on educating the educators in universities, including teachers, professionals, and institutional leaders and managers. He has developed many professional development programmes for educational practitioners across the country. His programmes were attended by more than 15,000 staff from more than 500 Chinese universities. Since 2013 he has been invited for more than 200 speeches for educational practitioners and researchers on the topic of education and teaching innovation. Xiaojun created one of the most influential community for teaching innovation in China: XJTLU National University Teaching Innovation Award. More than 4,250 innovative teachers from 500 Chinese universities applied for this award since 2016. Every year there are millions of online visits to this events, and there has accumulated more than 500 excellent teaching innovation cases.

Dr Zhang’s research area includes institutional change and institutional logics; Educational leadership; Syntegrative Education; Internationalization in Higher Education, especially the Sino-foreign Cooperative universities; Future education in the AI era; University transfarmation and teaching innovation, in particular research-led learning and teaching; student-centred education; student transition etc. Dr Zhang welcomes PhD applications in these areas.

Xiaojun has published more than 100 academic papers and 5 books. His research focus on problems in practice and pay attention to practical implications. Most of his research has been adopted in his training programmes for higher education practitioners. One of his most recent books titled "University Transfarmation: From Teacher Dominated to Student-Centred" published by Tsinghua University Press is a guidebook for education practitioners who want to transform their education. Xiaojun proposed the "diamond model" of teaching innovation in AI era and highlighted ten key directions of teaching innovation in his another recently published book "Future-oriented Teaching Innovation" by Economic and Management Press.


  • Principal Fellow, Advanced Higher Education, UK, 2020
  • PhD, Xi'an Jiaotong University, 2012
  • Bachelar, Xidian University, 2007


  • Chief Officer of Education, XJTLU, 2023.8-now
  • Team leader of XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) Leadership Team, 2023.8-now
  • Acting Dean, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Hub, XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicnag), 2022.8-now
  • Executive Dean, Academy of Future Education, XJTLU, 2021.5-now
  • Dean, ILEAD, XJTLU, 2020.9-2022.10
  • Head of Department, ILEAD, XJTLU, 2018.2---2020.8;
  • Deputy Director, ILEAD, XJTLU, 2013-2018
  • Executive Academic Assistant to Executive President, 2013.5-2018.2


  • Higher education internationalization (Sino-foreign Cooperative institutions)
  • Research-led Learning and Teaching
  • Future University
  • Student-centred Education
  • Student transition
  • Qualitative Research Methodology
  • Organizational Change
  • Institution Theory
  • Educational Leadership


  • Jiang, Y, Zhang, XJ. Combining Differentiating and Integrating Over Time to Sustain Multiple Institutional Logics: A Case Study of a Higher Education Institution. Frontiers in Psychology, accepted, 2023.
  • Zhang HY, Zhang XJ, Brewer, G. Employability Is a Journey: Conceptualising Processual Employability as a Career Identity Emergence Process. Educ. Sci. 2023, 13(6), 607; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13060607
  • Lu HJ, Zhang, XJ. Multi-level Students’ Sense of Community Development in Hybrid and Online Learning Environments at Higher Educational Institutions: A Systematic Literature Review, Interactive Learning Environments, accepted, 2023.
  • Hang, Y., Zhang, XJ. In the Uncharted Water: Meaning-Making Capacity and Identity Negotiation of Chinese Lesbian and Bisexual Women. Frontiers in Psychology, accepted, 2023.
  • Hang, Y., Zhang, XJ. Intercultural Competence of University Students in Navigating their Academic, Social, and Ethnic Cultural Transitions. Journal of Further and Higher Education, accepted, 2023.
  • Huang F, Mislevy J, Wang S, Wei X and Zhang X (2022) Editorial: Rigorous and high-quality efficacy studies of educational technology interventions. Front. Educ. 7:968708. doi: 10.3389/feduc.2022.968708
  • N Li, E Purwanto, X Zhang, F Cao, KH Wong, X Chen. Understanding the perceived pedagogical value of JazzQuiz in interactive hybrid learning among university students: a technology acceptance analysis, Interactive Learning Environments, accepted, 2022.
  • Hang, Y., Zhang, XJ. Intercultural competence developmental processes of university and college students as three types of transition – A systematic review. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, accepted, 2022.
  • Na Li, Eng Gee Lim, Mark Leach, Xiaojun Zhang, and Pengfei Song. Role of perceived self-efficacy in automated project allocation: measuring university students’ perceptions of justice in interdisciplinary project-based learning. Computers in Human Behavior, accepted, 2022.
  • Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang, Maria Limniou. Meaning-making in virtual learning environment enabled educational innovations: a 13-year longitudinal case study. Interactive Learning Environments, accepted, 2022.
  • Yang Hang & Xiaojun Zhang (2022) How Chinese students manage their transition to higher education effectively: student initiative at Sino-Foreign cooperative universities, Asia Pacific Journal of Education, DOI: 10.1080/02188791.2022.2047610
  • Li, N., Zhang, X.J., Limniou, M. How does national culture affect the adoption of learning technology? Feature Article for Times Higher Education, 14 October 2021.
  • Li, N.; Huijser, H.; Xi, Y.; Limniou, M.; Zhang, X.; Kek, M.Y.C.A. Disrupting the Disruption: A Digital Learning HeXie Ecology Model. Educ. Sci. 2022, 12, 63. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci12020063.
  • Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang, Maria Limniou. A country’s national culture affects virtual learning environment adoption in higher education: A systematic review (2001-2020). Interactive Learning Environments, accepted, 2021.
  • Na Li, Jie Wang, Xiaojun Zhang, Roland Sherwood. Investigation of face-to-face class attendance, virtual learning engagement and academic performance in a blended learning environment. International Journal of Information and Education Technology, accepted, 2020.
  • Xiaojun Zhang, Xianjing Zheng, Youmin Xi. How Governmental Agencies Legitimize Organizations: A Case Study on Chinese Business Schools from 1977 to 2014. Academy of Management Learning & Education, 2020, 19(4): 521-540.
  • Xi Y, Liu P, Zhang X. Living in the Present of the Future: In Memory of James G. March (1928–2018). Management and Organization Review, 2019: 1-5.
  • Mok, KH, Han, X, Jiang, J, Zhang, XJ. International and Transnational Education for Whose Interests? A Study on the Career Development of Chinese Students. Higher Education Quarterly, 2018, 72 (3), 208-223.
  • Xiaojun Zhang, Pingping Fu, Youmin Xi. Promoting management education in China through developing practice-based management theories: An interview with Practitioner-Scholar Youmin Xi. Journal of Management Inquiry, 2018, 27(2): 212-223.
  • Lin Zhang, Xiaojun Zhang, Youmin Xi. The Sociality of Resources: Understanding Organizational Competitive Advantage from a Social Perspective. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 2017, 34(3): 619-648.
  • H Xiao, X Zhang. Assuring quality in transnational higher education: a case study of Sino-foreign Cooperation University in China. Quality Assurance in Asia-Pacific Universities, 2017: 55-69
  • Xiaojun Zhang. Co-evolution between Institutional Environments and Organizational Change: The Mediating Effects of Managers’ Uncertainty. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 2016, 29(3): 1-25.
  • Lin Zhang, Xiaojun Zhang. Contorted leadership in the Chinese Hierarchically oriented context: the influence of social governance on organizational leaders [J]. Chinese Management Studies, 8(3): 502 – 526, 2014.
  • Youmin Xi, Xiaojun Zhang. Guest editors’ introduction: Mastering Chinese business model by conducting indigenous management research[J]. Chinese Management Studies, 2013, 7(3): 337-343.
  • Zhang, X.J., Fu, P.P., Xi, Y.M., Li, L., Xu, L.G., Cao, C.H., Li, G.Q., Ma, L., & Ge, J. Understanding indigenous leadership research: Explication and Chinese examples [J]. The Leadership Quarterly [J], 2012, 23(6): 1063-1079.
  • Youmin Xi, Xiaojun Zhang, Jing Ge. Replying to management challenges: integrating oriental and occiddental wisdom by HeXie Management Theory [J]. Chinese Management Studies, 2012, 6(3): 395-412.
  • Xuanwei Cao, Xiaojun Zhang, Youmin Xi. Ambidextrous organization in harmony: A multi-case exploration of the value of HeXie management theory [J]. Chinese Management Studies, 2011, 5(2): 146-163.
  • 张晓军. 人工智能正在颠覆教育的底层逻辑. 中国科学报, 2023.2.14, 第3版.
  • 张晓军. 五大要点保障大学内部质量. 中国科学报, 2021.1.12, 第7版.
  • 张晓军. 从“摸鱼学导论”看未来的学习. 中国科学报, 2021.3.16, 第7版.
  • 张晓军. 激活大学网课的四个关键问题. 中国科学报, 2021.9.7, 第7版.
  • 张晓军. 基于研究的学习是本科生教育有效途径. 中国科学报, 2022.4.26, 第3版.
  • 张晓军. 制度融合创新应成为中外合作办学的追求. 教育家, 2020, 11:23-24.
  • 张晓军. 人工智能专业人才培养范式亟须革新. 教育家, 2020,4: 34-36.
  • 梁朝高,席酉民,张晓军,张敬博,胥思齐. 角色自觉与双型制度驱动的网络化合作模式: 基于A大学的扎根研究[J],科学学与科学技术管理,已录用,2019.
  • 张晓军. “互联网+”时代,高等教育何去何从. 教育家, 2019,6: 31-33.
  • 张晓军. 人工智能时代,高等教育的重塑与变革. 教育家, 2019,7: 16-17.
  • 张晓军. 关于新时代中外合作办学历史使命的五点思考. 世界教育信息, 2019, 12.
  • 陈冰,常莹, 张晓军, 陈雪明.研究导向型教学模式的应用研究. 中国现代教育装备, 2018.3.
  • 陈冰,常莹, 张晓军, 陈雪明.研究导向型教学理念及相关教学模式探索. 中国现代教育装备,2017.6.
  • 席酉民,张晓军. 高教政策导向和现实发展为何出现偏差. 光明日报,2016年10月18日,13版.
  • 席酉民,张晓军. 西交利物浦大学依法治校的探索与启示[J]. 世界教育信息, 2014, 22: 51-53.
  • 张晓军,李圭泉,李鹏飞,张琳. 以学生为中心的育人体系:西交利物浦大学的人才培养模式研究[J]. 世界教育信息, 2014, 22: 54-57.
  • 张琳,席酉民,徐立国,张晓军. 基于领导者个体层面组织资源获取策略的形成与分类研究[J]. 管理学报, 2021, 18(8): 1138-1146+1157.
  • 席酉民, 张晓军, 丁忆民. 推进大学国际化,助力世界强国梦[R]. 教育部科技委专家建议, 2013年6期.
  • 张晓军,席酉民. 我国高校科研管理的问题与建议——基于资源分配视角的分析[J]. 科学学与科学技术管理,2011,7: 58-63.
  • 席酉民,张晓军. 关于改善党委领导下的校长负责制有效性的建议[J]. 高教探索,2011,4:8-10
  • 席酉民, 张晓军, 李怀祖. 通过大学结构调整来促进高等教育公平[J]. 科学学与科学技术管理,2010, 2: 105-109.
  • 席酉民, 张晓军. 从实践者角度看管理研究的价值与范式[J]. 管理学报, 2017, 14(3): 335-338.
  • 张琳,张晓军,席酉民. 领导者如何获取资源:基于制度理论、资源基础观和领导理论的分析框架[J]. 科技进步与对策, 2015, 32(4): 144-149.
  • 张晓军, 韩巍, 席酉民, 葛京, 刘鹏, 李磊. 本土领导研究及其路径探讨[J]. 管理科学学报, 2017, 20(11): 36-48.
  • 郑娴婧, 席酉民, 张晓军. 管道工与诗人:马奇眼中的领导 [J]. 清华管理评论, 2016年5期.
  • 张笑峰,席酉民,张晓军. 本土领导者在应对不确定性中的作用:基于王石的案例分析[J]. 管理学报, 2015, 12(2): 178-186.
  • 李鹏飞, 席酉民, 张晓军, 赵新宇. 管理中的不确定性:一个整合性的多维概念体系[J]. 管理学报, 2014, 11(1): 1-7.
  • 李磊, 席酉民, 葛京, 李鹏飞, 张晓军, 李圭泉. 领导研究中的“情境”:内容、方法与未来展望[J]. 管理工程学报, 2013, 27(3): 1-10.
  • 席酉民,张晓军.社会治理视角下的和谐社会形成机制及策略[J]. 系统工程理论与实践,2013, 33(12): 3001-3008.
  • 张晓军,席酉民,葛京. 组织核心要素的创造机制:构建“和谐企业”的案例研究[J]. 管理科学学报,2013, 16(1): 22-35.
  • 席酉民,张晓军. 未来经理们的四大挑战[J]. 管理学家(实践版),2012年4期.
  • 曹春辉,席酉民,张晓军,韩巍. 社会化经历和本土文化对领导特质的影响研究[J]. 管理学报, 2012, 9(8): 1118-1125, 1153.
  • 张晓军,席酉民,毛景立. 基于和谐管理理论的装备采购质量管理研究[J]. 管理工程学报,2012, 26 (2): 48-57.
  • 张晓军, 席酉民. 组织内部危机源:基于和谐管理理论的分析[J]. 西安交通大学学报(社会科学版),2011, 31(5): 55-61.
  • 曹春辉,席酉民,张晓军,葛京. 工程项目管理中的不确定性应对机制研究[J]. 科研管理,2011, 32(11): 157-164.
  • 王亚刚,张晓军,葛京,席酉民. 中国民营企业的国际化:制度及经验优势与行业动态性的影响效应 [J]. 西安交通大学学报(社会科学版),2010, 30(3): 41-48.
  • 席酉民,张晓军. 从不确定性看管理研究逻辑及和谐管理理论的启示[J]. 管理学报,2010, 7(1): 1-6.
  • 张晓军, 席酉民, 谢言, 韩巍. 基于和谐管理理论的企业动态能力研究[J]. 管理科学学报, 2010, 13(4): 1-11.
  • 尚玉帆,张晓军,席酉民. 领导对不确定情境的意义给赋:谈和谐主题及其框架效应[J]. 管理学家(学术版),2009,9: 3-12.
  • 张晓军, 席酉民. 基于和谐管理理论的组织演化研究[J]. 科学学与科学技术管理,2009,30(2): 129-136.
  • 席酉民,张晓军*. 挑战与出路:整合东西方管理智慧整合的方法论探索[J]. 管理学报, 2012, 9(1): 5-11, 26.
  • 张晓军, 张新国, 席酉民, 郭菊娥. 管理变革中的流程主导性及其协同管理研究[J]. 外国经济与管理, 2008,30(11): 43-50.


  • 张晓军,韩巍,席酉民,葛京,刘鹏,李磊. 本土领导研究及其路径探讨[C]. 第四届“管理学在中国”学术研讨会论文集, 2011.10.
  • 席酉民,韩巍,张晓军. 中国本土管理理论构建的方向与路径:以和谐管理理论为例[C]. 第七届中国管理学年会论文集, 2012.10.
  • Zhang Xiaojun, Li Lei, Xi Youmin. The Effect of Integrated Business Process Management on Organizational Outcomes [C]. In: Hu Shuhua, Hamasa Thota. Proceedings of the 4th international conference on product innovation management, Wuhan, China, August, 2009.


  • 张晓军. 面向未来的教学创新:理念,设计与案例,经济管理出版社, 2022.
  • 张晓军,席酉民. 大学转型:从教师主导到以学生为中心. 清华大学出版社,2021.
  • 席酉民,张晓军. 中外合作办学:高等教育的新探索. 中国人民大学出版社, 2020.
  • 张晓军,席酉民,赵璐. 研究导向型教育:以学生为中心的大学教学创新及案例[M]. 机械工业出版社, 2017.
  • 席酉民,张晓军,等编著. 我的大学我做主:西交利物浦大学的故事 [M]. 清华大学出版社, 2016.


  • Li N, Zhang XJ. Using a Moodle-based digital escape room to train competent EMI lecturers and instructors in a multilingual environment: A case study in Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University. In: Prof. John Corbett, Dr. Edith Yan, Dr. Jackie Yeoh, Dr. JuYoung Lee, English Medium Instructions in Multilingual China: Teaching with Technology, Springer, 2023.
  • Xi Youmin, Zhang Xiaojun, Zhang Xiaofeng, Ni Jie, and Li Huaizu. The Impact of Cross-cultural Experience on Academic Leadership from Individual and Process Perspectives, In: R. Hayhoe, J. Pan, & Q. Zha. Transforming Canada-China Educational Cooperation: Significant Legacies and Future Challenges, McGill Queens University Press, 2016, 102-124.
  • Guohua Wu, Xiaojun Zhang, Lixian Qian. Telling the Successful Branding Story of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University: A Holistic Marketing Perspective. In: T C Melewar, Bang Nguyen, Don E. Schultz (eds.), Asia Branding: Connecting Brands, Consumers and Companies. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2016, pp. 306-319.
  • 张晓军. 企业的组织形态. 收录于:张志学,井润田,沈伟. 中国的组织与管理. 北京:北京大学出版社, 2023.
  • 张晓军. 和谐油田建设规律研究[C]. 收录于:席酉民,高静乐. 和谐油田研究[M]. 北京:机械工业出版社, 2012.
  • 郭菊娥,张晓军. 我国大学国际化面临的机遇和挑战[C]. 收录于:席酉民,郭菊娥,李怀祖主编. 中国大学国际化发展特色与策略研究[M]. 北京:中国人民大学出版社, 2010.12. P 1-13.
  • 张晓军,李怀祖,席酉民. 大学国际化的历史演进与特征提取[C]. 收录于:席酉民,郭菊娥,李怀祖主编. 中国大学国际化发展特色与策略研究[M]. 北京:中国人民大学出版社, 2010.12. P 18-50.
  • 席酉民,张晓军. 创新人才培养模式,推进大学素质教育. 收录于:林金辉,傅国华主编,中外合作办学与高水平大学建设,厦门大学出版社,2013: 125-136.
  • 席酉民,张晓军. 新世纪大学的反思与发展趋势[C]. 纪念钱学森诞辰100周年论文集,北京:科学出版社,2012: 502-516.
  • 席酉民,张晓军. 大学章程与大学治理:问题与对策研究[C].收录于:西安交通大学中国管理问题研究中心,中国社会治理发展报告(2015). 91-100. 科学出版社.


  • Ye Jiang, Xiaojun Zhang. Evolution of Relations between Multiple Institutional Logics: A Case Study from A Higher Education Institution. 2022 Southern Management Association Annual Meeting, Little Rock, Arkansas, October 2022.
  • Li, N., Zhang, X.J., Limniou, M. The dynamic balance of technology adoption and educational transition: a case study in higher education. British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference, 2021.
  • Hang, Y., Zhang, X.J. How Students Manage Their Transition to Higher Education Effectively: Student Initiative at Sino-foreign Cooperative Universities. British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference, 2021.
  • Hang, Y., Zhang, X.J. How Chinese Students Develop Intercultural Competence to Ease Their Transitions to Higher Education. America Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, April 21- 26, 2022.
  • Hang, Y., Zhang, X.J. Intercultural Meaning-Making Competence and Identity Negotiation of Sexual Minority Female Students in Ecological Environmental Systems. America Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, April 21- 26, 2022.
  • Li, N., & Zhang, X.J. Technology-mediated Educational Institutionalization: A Case Study. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, April, 2021.
  • Zhang, X.J., & Han, Z.L. 研究导向的跨学科可持续发展课程设计与实施, International conference on Learning and Teaching, December, 2020.
  • Zhang, X.J., Zheng, H., & Su, Y. 通过研究导向型教学培养未来人才, International conference on Learning and Teaching, December, 2020.
  • Fu, J.Q., Liu, J.J., & Zhang, X.j. University Governance in China: A Comparative Study between Sino-Foreign Cooperative Universities and Traditional Chinese Universities. The Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Annual Conference 2020, Online.
  • Fu, J. Zhang, X. Liu, J. (2020, July 17-19). Leading educational change: a study of the impact of Transnational University on China’s Higher Education Reform. Paper presented at the 4th International Conference on Education and Distance Learning. Rome, Italy.
  • Fu, JQ, Li, N, Zhang, XJ, Sherwood, R, Huijser, H. Student's Academic Performance, Attendance and Online Learning Engagement in an EAP Blended-learning Environment. 2019 3rd EBMEI International Conference on Education, Information and Management (EBMEI-EIM 2019), Seoul, South Korea
  • Xiaojun Zhang. Serving or Being Served? Leadership under Conflicting Institutional Logics in Transition China. Paper presented at the 2018 13th Organization Studies Summer Workshop, Greece, 2018.
  • Xiaojun Zhang. Serving or Being Served? Leadership under Conflicting Institutional Logics in Transition China. Paper presented at the 2017 Academy of Management Meeting, August 4-8, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Xiaojun Zhang, Juelin Yin, Jose Alves, Youmin Xi. Institutional work in and around institutional voids: Investigating the role of strategic leadership. Paper discussed in a roundtable session at the IACMR Hangzhou Conference on June 15-19, 2016.
  • Xiaojun Zhang. Dual-rational Leadership in China: Reviewing Indigenous Research from the Institutional Theory Perspective. Paper presented at the IACMR Hangzhou Conference on June 15-19, 2016.
  • Lin Zhang, Xiaojun Zhang. The Sociality of Resources: Understanding Organizational Competitive Advantage from a Social Perspective. Paper presented in the ‘Connecting Eastern & Western Perspectives on Management’, An International Conference Sponsored by Journal of Management Studies & Society for Advancement of Management Studies, 21st-23rd March, 2016, University of Warwick, UK.
  • Xiaojun Zhang, Youmin Xi, Xuanwei Cao. The evolution of legitimacy sources of Chinese business schools. Paper presented in the 2015 Higher Education Research Conference, Oxford, UK, 3-4 June, 2015.


  • 成都高新区重大研究项目,中外合作办学模式研究,主持人,2021.5-2021.12.
  • 江苏省决策咨询项目“学生中心、产出导向、持续改进”的本科人才培养体系建设研究”,主持人,2021.12-2022.5.
  • 江苏省高校哲学社会科学研究项目““以学生为中心”视角下学生在高校教学质量保障体系中的作用研究”,主持人,2015.7-2019.6.
  • 江苏省决策咨询项目“江苏高校育人质量评估指标体系”,主持人,2017.4-2017.9
  • 教育部国际交流与合作司委托项目“中外合作办学对我国高等教育的一项研究”,子课题主持人,2018.10-2020.10.
  • Macao Tongji Charity, Principle Investgator, Social Innovation Interdisciplinary Course Design and Pilot in Five Universities, 2019, RMB 730,000
  • Macao Tongji Charity, Principle Investigator, National Unversity Teaching Innovation Award, 2019, RMB 1,180,000
  • Xianfeng Foudnation, Principle Investigator, National Unviesity Teaching Innovation Award, 2018, RMB 520,000
  • Ford Fundation, Executive Principle Investigator, Student-centered University System, 2013-2016, US$340,000
  • Macao Tongji Charity, Principle Investigator, National University Teaching Innovation Award, 2017, RMB 530,000
  • Macao Tongji Charity, Principle Investigator, National University Teaching Innovation Award, 2018, RMB 560,000
  • NSFC general programme, Co-investigator, Role based network organization: an action research, 2018-2021, RMB 480,000
  • National Scientific Fundation of China (NSFC) key programme, Co-investigator, Chinese indigenous leadership, 2010-2015, RMB 1,600,000
  • NSFC Key Programme, Co-investigator, Research on the Chinese indigenous management, 2012-2017, RMB 2,400,000


  • Guest Editor, Education Science, 2022
  • Guest Editor, Frontiers in Psychology, 2022
  • Associate Editor, Chinese Management Studies, 2015-2017
  • Reviewer of Organization Studies, Journal of Organization Behavior, Academy of Management Learning & Education, Management and Organization Review, Asia Pacific Journal of Management, Chinese Managment Studies Etc.
  • Member of Academic Board, Learning and Teaching Committee, HoDs Committee


  • Professional support to learning and teaching, short course
  • Educational internationalization, short course
  • Research-led Teaching, short course
  • Educational Leaderhsip, short course


  • 2018, Secretary General, Association for Sustainable Faculty Development in Universities
  • 2015, Deputy Secretary General, Chinese Academy of Management
  • 2016, Association of University Administrators
  • 2012, International Association of Chinese Management Research
  • 2016, Academy of Management


  • 2012, Outstanding research achievements in Social Science, Department of Education, Shaanxi Province.
  • 2012, Outstanding research achievements in national education science, Chinese Ministry of Education.
  • 2012, Best paper award, The 17th annual conference of Chinese System Engineering Association, The Chinese System Engineering Association.
  • 2013, Best paper the first prize, The 7th conference of Jiangsu social science association, Jiangsu Social Science Association.
  • 2015, Best PhD thesis award, Xi’an Jiaotong University, 2015.
  • 2015, Best PhD thesis award, Shaanxi Province, China, 2015. (I am the only winner in Business Administration area)
Xiaojun Zhang