Prof. Wansok Jang, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, China
Prof. Wansok Jang is a distinguished scholar in East Asian philosophy and aesthetics, currently serving as a Professor at Qingdao University of Science and Technology 🎓. He earned his BA in Korean Philosophy from Sungkyunkwan University 🇰🇷 and completed his MA and Ph.D. in Aesthetics at Wuhan University. His interdisciplinary research explores Art & Design, Service Design, and Applied Aesthetics 🎨. With over 40 journal publications, 4 books, 3 patents, and 5 consultancy projects, he integrates traditional philosophy with AI-driven art and design 🤖. He is also an active member of several academic societies 🤝, advancing cross-cultural innovation in aesthetics.
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🎓 Academic & Professional Background
Prof. Wansok Jang is a seasoned academic in philosophy and aesthetics, currently affiliated with the College of Communication at Qingdao University of Science and Technology 🏫. He began his scholarly journey with a BA in Korean Philosophy from Sungkyunkwan University 🇰🇷, followed by an MA and Ph.D. in Aesthetics from Wuhan University. His interdisciplinary training bridges Korean philosophical traditions and Chinese aesthetic thought 📚. With a solid foundation in classical philosophy and a passion for cultural aesthetics, Prof. Jang continues to make impactful contributions in the fields of applied aesthetics, art philosophy, and service design
🔍 Research Focus
Prof. Wansok Jang’s research centers on applied aesthetics, design innovation, and philosophy of art in the context of East Asian culture. His interdisciplinary work integrates smart space design, service design, and digital experiences like the metaverse. He explores cultural heritage, Taoist and Confucian aesthetics, and the design of public spaces, especially for aging societies. His studies span museum design, traditional arts, and user-centered innovation in China and Korea. Combining art philosophy with modern technology, Prof. Jang contributes meaningfully to cross-cultural design theory, digital aesthetics, and smart rural development
Publication Top Notes
📘 Research on Intelligent Space Design of Smart Rural – Focus on Xikou Village, Zhejiang Province, China | Cited by: 4 | 📅 2022
📘 Study on the Improvement of Elderly Activity Demand in Outdoor Public Space – A Case Study of Wuhan, China | Cited by: 4 | 📅 2020
📘 Study on the Evolution Pattern of Tea Industry Service Mode – Guangxi, China | Cited by: 2 | 📅 2021
📘 Study on the Direction of Co-living Space Design in Post-Corona China | Cited by: 1 | 📅 2023
📘 Design & Implementation of Home Care Management System in Smart Community (Big Data Based) | Cited by: 1 | 📅 2022
📘 Metaverse & Zhuangzi’s Aesthetics: Hyperreality in Digital Age | 📅 2024
📘 The Relationship Between Chinese Garden Art Design and Taoism (Humble Administrator’s Garden)| 📅 2023
📘 Exploration of Art Museums Using Open Narrative Technique | 📅 2023
📘 Visualization Design of Traditional Chinese Desserts for Post-90s Consumers | 📅 2022
📘 A Study on the Aesthetics of “Costume” in Chinese Film Posters (1993–2002) | 📅 2022
📘 A Design Framework for Cultural Goods in Museums (China Focus) | 📅 2020
📘 Education Platform for Automobile Students Using AR System| 📅 2019
📘 Convergence Education through Oriental Aesthetics and Art| 📅 2014
📘 Confucianism’s Way & Design – Oriental Design Aesthetics (Gogonggi) | 📅 2012
📘 Neo-Confucianism & Development of Landscape Painting in Song Dynasty| 📅 2011