Chongqing University of Technology | China
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📘PROFESSOR DR. YANG GUANGMING: A VISIONARY ACADEMIC LEADER
🎓EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
Professor Dr. Yang Guangming began his academic journey with a keen interest in management sciences, engineering, and public administration. His dedication and scholarly acumen led him to secure key positions in prestigious academic institutions like Chongqing University of Technology and Southwest Forestry University, where he now serves as a Doctoral Supervisor and Master Tutor. His foundational education laid the groundwork for a distinguished career in interdisciplinary research and academic mentorship, especially in the fields of tourism, environment, and regional development.
💼PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Professor Yang holds a multitude of influential roles in academia and administration. He is a Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Tourism, Secretary of the Second Faculty Branch at Chongqing Institute of Technology and Management, and a pivotal figure guiding young researchers and scholars. His leadership is further reflected in his role as a Reserve Candidate for Academic and Technical Leadership in Chongqing and as one of the 10,000 Tourism Talents recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
🔬CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON GLOBAL NETWORK
Professor Yang’s research interests center on:
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Coordinated Regional Development
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Resource and Environmental Management
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Tourism Planning and Rural Tourism
He has successfully led and participated in more than 30 major research projects, including those funded by the National Social Science Fund of China, the Chongqing Science and Technology Bureau, and various provincial and ministerial institutions. His projects address critical challenges in ecological conservation, rural revitalization, urbanization, and high-quality manufacturing development under emerging policy paradigms like the Dual Carbon Goal. His remarkable portfolio includes over 40 scholarly publications in internationally reputed journals such as Energy, Ecological Indicators, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, and Plos One. Among these, 13 are SCI/SSCI/EI indexed, and over 20 papers are published in CSSCI/Chinese Core Journals.
🌍IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Prof. Yang’s influence transcends the academic sphere. He serves as an expert reviewer for numerous scientific journals and is a consultant to government bodies and cultural institutions, such as the Neijiang Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, Pu'er Industrial Park Management Committee, and Banan District Health Impact Assessment Panel. He is also deeply embedded in the policy advisory ecosystem, acting as a member of the Chongqing "Belt and Road" Advisory Committee, and contributing to the Chongqing New Development Ecological Restoration and Industry Research Institute. His projects have secured over 2 million RMB in funding, affirming the societal relevance and policy-alignment of his research.
🧾ACADEMIC CITES AND PUBLISHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
In terms of academic dissemination, Professor Yang has authored:
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4 Monographs
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2 Teaching Materials
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13 International Indexed Papers (SCI/SSCI/EI)
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20+ CSSCI/Core Chinese Journal Articles
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5 Software Copyrights and Utility Model Patents
He holds editorial roles in journals such as the Journal of Chongqing University of Technology (Social Sciences) and Journal of Southwest University of Science and Technology, and serves as a reviewer for leading journals like Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Energy, Ecological Indicators, and Journal of Environmental Management.
🏅RECOGNITIONS AND ROLES OF DISTINCTION
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National Commercial Science and Technology Innovation Figure
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10,000 Tourism Talents Awardee
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Advisor to Multiple Provincial and Regional Think Tanks
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Distinguished Expert for Yunnan Minzhiyuan Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
His recognition reflects a blend of academic excellence, policy relevance, and societal impact.
🌱LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
Professor Yang is shaping a new generation of thought leaders through his commitment to interdisciplinary education, innovation, and community engagement. His current and future projects reflect an emphasis on:
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Building smart, sustainable, and livable rural and urban ecosystems
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Innovating on high-quality economic development in alignment with China’s carbon neutrality goals
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Enhancing digital transformation and industry-academic collaboration in tourism and manufacturing
His ongoing research focuses on rural landscape corridors, industrial resilience, data-driven tourism systems, and integrated development strategies across the Chengdu-Chongqing economic belt and the Yangtze River region.
🔍RESEARCH GRANTS AND PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Prof. Yang has managed or participated in over 50 funded research projects, notable among them:
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Mechanism and Path Innovation of the Yangtze River National Cultural Park
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Dual Carbon Goals and Industrial Development in Chongqing
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Ecological Development and Spatial Optimization in the Yangtze River Economic Belt
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Smart Rural Ecological Value Realization through Digital Platforms
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Industry-Education Integration in Western China
The collective funding value exceeds 2 million RMB, with individual project values ranging from 10,000 RMB to 500,000 RMB.
📈VISION FOR TOMORROW
Through his multidisciplinary lens, Professor Dr. Yang Guangming continues to envision and implement frameworks that bridge academic theory and policy application. His leadership in advancing rural revitalization, tourism innovation, and regional planning aligns perfectly with China's national development strategy and global sustainability goals. He remains a torchbearer of academic excellence and a catalyst for socio-environmental transformation.
📑NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
"Analysis of the spatial association network structure of China’s green innovation efficiency"
- Author: Guangming Yang, Siyi Cheng, Yizhi Qin, Qingqing Gui
- Journal: Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy
- Year: 2024
"Tourism ecological efficiency and its influencing factors under the constraint of energy conservation and emissions reduction in China"
- Author: Yang, G.
- Journal: Environment, Development and Sustainability
- Year: 2023
"Coupling coordination evaluation and driving path of digital economy and carbon emission efficiency in China: A fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis based on 30 provinces. "
- Author: Li Z, Xinlan C, Yixuan M, Guangming Y
- Journal: PLOS ONE
- Year: 2023