Yue XU

Party Secretary of F&D

Studied at China Textile University, majoring in fashion design and engineering from 1998, holding a master of engineering degree and the title of associate professor. Since 2002, she has successively served as the student administrator at the College of Textiles, Deputy Director for Student Employment Services, Vice‑President of Party School, Deputy Director of the Party Committee Organization Department, Secretary of the Party Committee for the administration, and Party Secretary for the College of Foreign Languages at Donghua University. She is appointed as the Party Secretary of Fashion and Design College since June 2024.

Her main research focuses on Party‑building, ideological and political education, and higher education administration. She has been honored with numerous awards, including the Top Ten Student Admin among Shanghai Universities, Shanghai New Long March Pace‑setter, Shanghai Yucai Award, and Outstanding Party Building among Shanghai.

Dennis Jie SUN

Principal and Dean of F&D

A national high‑level overseas talent, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), and talent review expert with the Department of Personnel of the Ministry of Education. He previously served as Vice Dean of College of Design and Innovation in Tongji University and Vice Dean of Shanghai International College of Design and Innovation. He used to work at the Danish Design Research Institute and other institutes. His research has won grants including the Dutch National Creative Industry Fund and the National Innovation Research Fund under the Danish Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

He has delivered over 30 keynote speeches at major international conferences and universities, including the China‑France Cultural Forum, China‑Netherlands Cultural and Media Forum, China‑Netherlands Design and Fashion Industry Summit, World Design Museum Forum and etc. Advocating design‑driven social innovation, he focuses on fashion related research, practice and curation. By integrating technology, business, daily life, culture and art, he promotes consumption transformation and industrial upgrading for sustainable development.

Rain WEN

Vice Dean of F&D, Dean of SCF

Holding a PhD in Design from Soochow University, he is currently a professor and PhD supervisor at Donghua University. He is a member of the Home Textiles Association of China National Textile and Apparel Council, expert member of the Lingerie, Swimwear & Homewear Special Committee under Shanghai Costume Society and serves as the thesis reviewer for the Degree Center of the Ministry of Education. He also works as a peer reviewer for journals including Textile Research Journal, Silk, Advanced Textile Technology and Journal of Donghua University.

Long‑devoted to teaching and research on textile design and cultural inheritance that integrates design and engineering, he has led more than 20 vertical and horizontal research projects such as National Social Science Fund of China, Shanghai Social Science Fund, Ministry of Education Collaborative Education Program and teaching reform projects sponsored by China National Textile and Apparel Council. He has published over 50 papers, one monograph under Shanghai Key Book Publishing Programme and two ministry‑level planned textbooks. His honors include the Second Prize of Teaching Achievement Award from China National Textile and Apparel Council (2023) and Second Prize in Shanghai University Young Teachers Teaching Competition (2020). He has guided students to win multiple awards including national silver prize and provincial first prizes, and has been entitled “My Favorite Teacher” at Donghua University on three occasions.

Juan Cruz

Principal, Edinburgh College of Art

Professor Juan Cruz serves as Principal of Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh. He is a highly influential artist and educator in contemporary art and education. He was formerly Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities at the Royal College of Art and held senior leadership positions at renowned institutions including Liverpool School of Art and Design, committed to fostering innovative collaboration between academia and cultural organizations.

As an active practicing artist, his works cover video, installation, performance and other forms, and have been widely exhibited at major international art institutions. Professor Cruz also judges prestigious art awards such as the John Moores Painting Prize. His research focuses on art practice and theory, cultural translation, and Sino‑UK creative‑industry cooperation. He has received the AHRC UK‑China Creative Industries Award.

Juliette MacDonald

International Dean of SCF

International Dean of Shanghai International College of Fashion and Innovation. Professor MacDonald holds a PhD of SaintAndrews and is a Professor of the University of Edinburgh. She previously served as Head of the Design School at Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh, Director for Sino‑UK Partnerships at Edinburgh College of Art, and Professor of Design and Visual Culture, supervising PhD candidates. She is awarded from Changning District of  Hongqiao Friendship Award, which is the highest honor granted to foreign nationals by Changning government.

In recent years, she has published nearly 20 papers and monographs, achieving significant research outcomes in art history, contemporary craft and design. She has played a key role in the joint institute between Donghua University and the University of Edinburgh, and made important contributions to enhancing Donghua University’s international reputation and influence in fashion and design.

Legend LI

Vice Dean of F&D

Associate Professor and PhD, he supervises master’s students in fashion design and digital media. Since 2003, he has been a visiting lecturer at multiple universities in Finland. He helped establish international research platforms including the Donghua‑Swarovski Creative Design Center, Donghua‑PTC International Fashion PLM Center and Donghua‑Decathlon Sportswear Design Center.

He has led more than 20 professional fashion design projects for government, transportation and banking sectors. From 2008 to 2010, as a core designer, he developed official staff costumes for the Shanghai World Expo, covering volunteers, visitor, service staff and protocol reception teams.

He has published 15 papers and monographs, and completed over 30 industry‑university‑research projects commissioned by apparel brands. He has supported partner enterprises in obtaining one China Well‑Known Trademark, one Shanghai Top‑Brand Product, one China Top‑Brand Product and three Top‑100 Chinese Apparel Enterprise titles. Over 60 patents have been jointly filed with industry partners.

Jade XIANG

Director of International Cooperation Center, F&D 

Jade Xiang, Master of Science, Assistant Researcher. She serves as the Director of the International Cooperation Center. She is a member of China Translator Association of China, she has over ten‑year experience in Sino‑foreign joint programs and international cooperation in higher education.

Her key responsibilities includes developing the college’s international strategic partnerships, administering Sino‑foreign cooperative education programmes, and coordinating international conferences and foreign‑related projects. She has led the implementation of Sino‑UK institutional partnerships including Shanghai International College of Fashion and Innovation, taken an active part in core governance of trans-national education programmes, and developed diversified international cooperation initiatives.

Her research focuses on Sino‑foreign cooperative education administration, international development of fashion‑oriented institutions and industry‑education integration. She is committed to building collaborative talent‑training models linking enterprises, universities and international partners. She has facilitated the release of innovative industry‑education outcomes with global brands such as Burberry, Coach and Bialetti. She has received multiple provincial level teaching achievement awards, as well as honors including Donghua University Young Model of Professional Ethics Construction at Donghua University and Outstanding Communist Party Member of Donghua University.