Speakers

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Prof. Yongjun Feng

Shaanxi Normal University, China


Introduction: Feng Yongjun, a doctoral supervisor, graduated from the Department of Education History at Xiamen University in June 2012, obtaining a Doctor of Education degree. He is a postdoctoral fellow at Beijing Normal University, a visiting professor and master's supervisor at Tianjin University, a special researcher at the Provincial Government Research Office of Yunnan Province, a researcher at the Key Laboratory of Ethnic Education Informatization of the Ministry of Education, a doctoral supervisor at Stanford International University in Thailand, the project leader of the China Higher Education Tracking Survey (CHEPS), and a recipient of the Special Talent Allowance from the Hebei Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government. He previously served as the Executive Director and Chief Expert of the University Evaluation Research Team of Airensheng Research Institute, and is currently the President of Anbang China Evaluation Academy. He is the co-founder of "China University/Subject/Professional Ranking (Ranking)" and a consulting expert for QS, THEs, ARWU, etc. He has given lectures or provided medium- and long-term strategic planning consultation to over a hundred "Double First-Class" construction universities and other institutions. He has led 4 national projects and 3 provincial and ministerial projects, participated in 5 national projects, published over 20 books, and received 5 provincial and ministerial awards.


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Assoc. Prof. Lixin Xu

Beijing Foreign Studies University,China


Introduction: Xu Lixin is an associate professor at the School of Specialized English, Beijing Foreign Studies University. His research interests include linguistics, interpreting and translation, and English teaching. Professor Xu obtained his bachelor's and master's degrees in English Language and Literature from the PLA Foreign Language Institute, a doctorate in English Linguistics from Fudan University, and completed a master's program in Conference Interpreting at the Monterey Institute of International Studies in the United States. 

With rich teaching and practical experience, I have worked at several universities and the National Defense University's Defense College, where I have taught multiple courses including intensive reading, interpretation, and Systemic Functional Linguistics. I have also published academic works such as "Research on Humorous Discourse" and "A Tutorial for the College English Test Band 8 - Simulation Guidance".


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Assoc. Prof. Luís Miguel Oliveira de Barros Cardoso

Polytechnic University of Portalegre, Portugal


Introduction: Luís Cardoso, born in 1969 in Portugal, is currently an Associate Professor at the Polytechnic University of Portalegre and a Researcher at the Centre for Comparative Studies of the University of Lisbon, with over 30 years of in-depth experience in higher education. He holds a PhD in Modern Languages and Literatures from the University of Coimbra, focusing his research on language and communication, educational innovation, digital literacy, film and media studies, etc. Proficient in Portuguese, English, French and Spanish, he has integrated experience in teaching, research and university management, having served as a school dean and in other administrative roles. He has led and participated in a number of international research projects such as the EU Erasmus+, published numerous high-quality papers in international journals, and has an extensive academic footprint across many countries worldwide with rich experience in international cooperation and academic exchanges.