Gao Xiaoyan, who has obtained his Doctor of Law degree and done post-doctoral researches in sociology, is now an associate professor and a master supervisor. Professor Gao received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Lanzhou University, Doctor’s degree in Minzu University of China, and did postdoctoral research in Peking University. Moreover, as a visit scholar, he has further studied in Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota and Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey School of Social Work.

Research Direction Characteristics:

Professor Gao’s research directions cover public policy and government governance, public cultural management, public management and social security in ethnic areas, ethnic theory and policy, sociology of nationalities and cultural anthropology.

Teaching Curriculum:

Graduate Programs: Public Management, Administration of Public Services in Minority Areas, Social Security in Ethnic Areas

Undergraduate Programs: Selected Readings of Political Science and Administration, Case Work and Group Work, History of Western Management Thought, Ethnic Theories and Ethnic Policies, Introduction to Ethnology, Public Affairs Management in Minority Areas, Reading Tutoring

Representative Works:

As one of corresponding authors(2/2), Professor Gao’s article “Ethnic Minorities, Race, and Inequality in China: A New Perspective on Racial Dynamics” was received by American SSCI Review of Black Political Economy in April,2013.

As lead author (1/1), Professor Gao’s article “Culture Conflict, Crisis Response, and History Leveraging--Analyzing Anglo-Satsuma War” was published in the 11th issue of CSSCI core journal Pacific Journal in 2017.

As lead author (1/2), Professor Gao’s article “On ‘Familiar Society’ Beyond Ethnic Relationship Between Hui and Han through a Funeral of Han Family in Zhangjiachuan County”was published in the 5th issue of CSSCI core journal Journalof Northwest Normal University (Social Science) in 2011. Furthermore, this paper was reprinted in full by Renmin University of China Copying Press Information database in February 2012.

As lead author (1/2), Professor Gao’sarticle Japanese Wind, Korean Rhyme and Chinese Soul, the Cultural Landscape of Traditional Public Celebrations in East Asiawas published in the 5th issue of Social Science Review in 2019.

As lead author(1/2), Professor Gao’s article “Awakening of Aboriginal Consciousness, Hypothesis of Single Ethnic Group and Reconstruction of Policy Framework--The past and Present Life of Ainu” was published in the 2nd issue of Journal of Qinghai Nationalities University, which belongs to CSSCI Core extended edition journal, in 2020.

As lead author (1/2), Professor Gao’s article “The Capital Celebration: Remodeling of Cultural Space” was published in the 3rd issue of J. of Jiangsu Normal Uni. (Philosophy and Social Sciences Edition) in 2014.

As lead author (1/2), Professor Gao’s article “Inheritance, Reconstruction and Discourse Expression: Fu HsiFiesta in the view of public culture” was published in the 3rd issue of CSSCI core journal Qinghai Social Sciences in 2014.

As lead author (1/1), Professor Gao’s article “Mazu Fiesta: The Body Image of Traditional Belief Culture in Coastal Areas” was published in the 6th issue of Journal of University of Jinan (Social Science Edition), which belongs to CSSCI Core extended edition journal, in 2015.

As lead author (1/4), Professor Gao’s article “Development Characteristics and Improvement Space of Social Security in Minority Areas” was published in China Ethnic News on May 13, 2016.

As lead author (1/4), Professor Gao’s article “Establishing SocialCooperation Mechanism of Ethnic Work in Decomposition and Transfer” was published in China Ethnic News on June 3, 2016.

As lead author (1/2), Professor Gao’s article “MemorialCeremonyforthe Yellow Emperor and Dynasty Temple Priest: Evaluation for Public Cultural Celebration in China and Korea” in the 5th issue of J. of Jiangsu Normal Uni. (Philosophy and Social Sciences Edition) in 2016.

As lead author (1/2), Professor Gao’s article “A Study of Historical Anthropology in Cross-cultural Context -- Taking an Example of comparing Cao Cao and Oda Nobunaga”was published in the 8th issue of CSSCI core journal Jiangxi Social Sciences in 2011.

As lead author (1/2), Professor Gao’s article “Development of the Minorities Journalism under the Construction of a Harmonious Society” was published in the 6th issue of CSSCI core journal Tibetan Studies in 2011.

As lead author (1/2), Professor Gao’s article “Riding Whip at the Bottom of Kyushu -- An Analysis of Kublai Khan’s Defeat in the Japanese War from the Perspective of Ethnology” was published in the 5th issue of CSSCI core journal Jianghuai Tribune in 2011.

As lead author (1/2), Professor Gao’s article “Legend of Ancient East Asia for Cao Cao and Oda Nobunaga -- Comparison on Cross - National Culture with a Perspective of Historical Anthropology” was published in the 5th issue of J. of Xuzhou Normal University (Philosophy and Social Sciences Edition) in 2011.

As lead author (1/1), Professor Gao’s article “Theoretical Dilemma and Discussion of ‘Imaginary Community’” was published in the 1st issue of CSSCI core journal Inner Mongolia Social Sciences in 2009.

As lead author (1/1), Professor Gao’s article “On Patriotism of Xinghuipian” was published in the 5th issue of CSSCI core journal Journal of the Second Northwest University for Nationalities in 2008.

As the second author (2/2), Professor Gao’s article “North Korean Wedding Culture in Social Change” was published in the 4th issue of CSSCI core journal Qinghai Social Sciences in 2008.

As lead author (1/1), Professor Gao’s article “The Shinning of the Olympic Spirit with Civilization -- on Differences-Respecting and Diversities-Involving Harmonism” was published in the 4th issue of CSSCI core journal World Ethno-National Studies in 2008.

As lead author (1/1), Professor Gao’s article “Hao Shiyuan and Samuel P. Huntington: Comparison of Harmonious and Conflictive Views of Nation” was published in the 3rd issue of CSSCI core journal Xinjiang Social Sciences in 2008.

As lead author (1/1), Professor Gao’s article “The Establishment of Harmonious Belief and Culture Comparison of Opinion about Nations between China and USA” was published in the 3rd issue of CSSCI core journal Qinghai Journal of Ethnology in 2008.

As lead author(1/1), Professor Gao’s article “Minorities’ Journalism and Building a Harmonious Society” was published in the 5th issue of CSSCI core journal Journal of South-Central University for Nationalities(Humanities and Social Sciences) in 2006.

As lead author (1/2), Professor Gao’s article “Contrail of Bushido Transformation and Ethnological Perspective” was published in the 3rd issue of CSSCI core journal Nationalities Research in Qinghai (social sciences) in 2006.

As lead author (1/2), Professor Gao’s article “LiDe-Cang’s Contribution on Governing Zhangjiachuan after His Surrender to the Qing Government” was published in the 1st issue of CSSCI core journal Journal of the Second Northwest University for Nationalities in 2006.

As lead author (1/1), Professor Gao’s article “Analysis of Japanese Bushido Spirit” was published in the 2nd issue of CSSCI core journal Japanese Research in 2006.

As lead author (1/2), Professor Gao’s article “LiDe-Cang and Southern Eight Battalions” was published in the 6th issue of CSSCI core journal Journal of Northwest University for Nationalities in 2005.

Research Projects Pro. Gao Leading:

1. : Pro. Gao presides over the fundamental research funds for the Central University Basic Research Funds (Social Sciences)- Subject Improvement Project: Research on the Development Status and Countermeasures of Social Security in Ethnic Areas Based on Empirical Perspective, with the project number of PTRW1818.

   2014-2015: Pro. Gao presided over the subject project “Socialization of Ethnic Work -- Taking Social Security in Ethnic Areas as an Example” of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission, with the project number of 2016-GMH-011, in 2014.

   2013-2015: Pro. Gao presided over the 2013 Central University project “Research on Public Cultural Festivals under the Observation of The Cohesion of The Chinese Nation”, with the project number of ZY1353.

   2011-2015: Pro. Gao presided over the Youth project of The National Social Science Foundation of China in 2011, “Celebration Ceremony and Research on the National Cohesion of The Chinese nation”, with the project number of 11CSH032.

   2006-2008: Pro. Gao presided over the project of Gansu Provincial Government: Research on the Development Status and Countermeasures of Tourism in Ethnic Minority Areas of Gansu Province.