Beijing Faculty Advisory Committee

The Faculty Advisory Committee comprises distinguished Columbia University faculty who provide academic leadership and guidance for the Center’s activities. Their insights help reflect Columbia’s educational strengths and promote academic exchange in what we do.

The Committee plays a vital role in connecting the Center with faculty interests, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and developing innovative programs that engage with important regional challenges. They represent a wide spectrum of faculty interests and disciplinary areas, selected for their expertise in China as well as their dedication to advancing global scholarship.

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Weiping Wu

Vice Provost for Academic Programs; Professor of Architecture, Planning and Preservation; Director of MS Urban Planning Program at GSAPP
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Yiping W. Han

Professor of Microbial Sciences in Dental Medicine and Microbiology & Immunology and President of Columbia University Asian Faculty Association
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Photo of Qin Gao
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Qin Gao

Professor of Social Policy and Social Work; Associate Dean for Doctoral Education; Director, China Center for Social Policy, Columbia University School of Social Work