:The ACPA (i.e., Association of Chinese Philosophers in America) is a non-profit, academic organization in philosophy and the humanities that serves to promote scholarly work in and on Chinese philosophy by people anywhere in the world and the philosophical activities of Chinese academics living and working in North America.
The ACPA officers (for 2026 and 2027) are:
PRESIDENT: Jennifer Wang
(Associate Professor of Philosophy, Simon Fraser University)
Short Bio:
I am an associate professor of philosophy at Simon Fraser University. Previously, I have been affiliated with various universities in the United States. My research to date has centered on issues in contemporary metaphysics, especially modality, but my current project lies at the intersection of classical Chinese Philosophy and social metaphysics.
Statement:
The APCA has played a pivotal role in promoting Chinese philosophy in North America since its founding. In recent years, there has been a surge of interest amongst philosophers who, like myself, were not exposed to Chinese philosophical thought in their PhD studies. The ACPA provides many resources for connecting scholars working in Chinese philosophy and other traditions. My own current research bridges classical Chinese philosophy and social metaphysics. I have been honored to contribute to the ACPA’s initiatives in the role of Secretary/Treasurer and Vice President, and look forward to continuing this work as President in 2026-2027.
VICE PRESIDENT: Songyao Ren
(Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Dallas)
Short Bio:
I am an assistant professor at the University of Texas at Dallas. My work adopts a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary approach to study questions about the good life.
Statement:
Like many scholars in the field, I have benefited greatly from the platform the ACPA has created for intellectual exchange and collaboration. I also deeply value the association’s commitment to elevating Chinese philosophy within mainstream discourse and fostering a more inclusive academic landscape. It would be an honor to serve the ACPA and our community as the Vice President in 2026-2027.
SECRETARY/TREASURER: Li Kang
(Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Washington and Lee University)
Short Bio:
I am an assistant professor at Washington and Lee University. I work in metaphysics, Buddhist philosophy, and Chinese philosophy, and my goal is to bring these fields into productive dialogue. My current research pursues this through two distinct projects. The first rationally reconstructs the metaphysics of Chinese Buddhism and develops it as a viable alternative to mainstream views in contemporary analytic philosophy. The second establishes Buddhist social metaphysics as a new domain of philosophical inquiry by systematically integrating Buddhist philosophy with contemporary social metaphysics.
Statement:
The ACPA has long served a vital role in advancing scholarship in Chinese philosophy and fostering a vibrant cross-cultural intellectual community. As someone new to the association, I am honored to be joining as Secretary/Treasurer. I look forward to contributing to the ACPA's scholarly mission and connecting with the academic community it serves.
The ACPA officers (for 2026 and 2027) are:
PRESIDENT: Jennifer Wang
(Associate Professor of Philosophy, Simon Fraser University)
Short Bio:
I am an associate professor of philosophy at Simon Fraser University. Previously, I have been affiliated with various universities in the United States. My research to date has centered on issues in contemporary metaphysics, especially modality, but my current project lies at the intersection of classical Chinese Philosophy and social metaphysics.
Statement:
The APCA has played a pivotal role in promoting Chinese philosophy in North America since its founding. In recent years, there has been a surge of interest amongst philosophers who, like myself, were not exposed to Chinese philosophical thought in their PhD studies. The ACPA provides many resources for connecting scholars working in Chinese philosophy and other traditions. My own current research bridges classical Chinese philosophy and social metaphysics. I have been honored to contribute to the ACPA’s initiatives in the role of Secretary/Treasurer and Vice President, and look forward to continuing this work as President in 2026-2027.
VICE PRESIDENT: Songyao Ren
(Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Dallas)
Short Bio:
I am an assistant professor at the University of Texas at Dallas. My work adopts a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary approach to study questions about the good life.
Statement:
Like many scholars in the field, I have benefited greatly from the platform the ACPA has created for intellectual exchange and collaboration. I also deeply value the association’s commitment to elevating Chinese philosophy within mainstream discourse and fostering a more inclusive academic landscape. It would be an honor to serve the ACPA and our community as the Vice President in 2026-2027.
SECRETARY/TREASURER: Li Kang
(Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Washington and Lee University)
Short Bio:
I am an assistant professor at Washington and Lee University. I work in metaphysics, Buddhist philosophy, and Chinese philosophy, and my goal is to bring these fields into productive dialogue. My current research pursues this through two distinct projects. The first rationally reconstructs the metaphysics of Chinese Buddhism and develops it as a viable alternative to mainstream views in contemporary analytic philosophy. The second establishes Buddhist social metaphysics as a new domain of philosophical inquiry by systematically integrating Buddhist philosophy with contemporary social metaphysics.
Statement:
The ACPA has long served a vital role in advancing scholarship in Chinese philosophy and fostering a vibrant cross-cultural intellectual community. As someone new to the association, I am honored to be joining as Secretary/Treasurer. I look forward to contributing to the ACPA's scholarly mission and connecting with the academic community it serves.
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Past presidents of the ACPA include:
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