Hongshuai Shi (1975-), male, PhD., Associate Professor
Northwest Institute of Historical Environment
and Socio-Economic Development, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an, China
Research fields:  urban history, historical geography, Sino-western communication history;

B.A, 1993.9-1997.7, History Department of Northwest University, Xi’an;
M.A, 1997.9-2000.7, Institute of Historical Geography, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an;
PhD, 2000.9-2003.9, Research Center of Historical Geography, Department of Urban and Environment Science, Peking University, Beijing;
Sep.2006-Sep.2007, Visiting Professor, History Department of Central Washington University, WA, USA;
Jul. 2003-present, Institute of Chinese Historical Geography, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an;Dec. 2011- Feb. 2012, visiting scholar, Institute of Oriental Culture, Gakushuin University, Tokyo;

1. Xi’an: the Most Important City in Northwest China, Xi’an: Xi’an Press, Jun., 2007;
2. Research on the Urban Geography of Xi’an in Ming-Qing Times，Beijing: Chinese Social Science Publishing House，Jan., 2008;
3. Xinhai Revolution through Westerners' Eyes, Xi'an: Sanqin Publishing House, May 2012;
4. Research on the Urban and Rural Landcape of Xi'an in Western Vision (1840-1949), Beijing: Science Press, Aug., 2014.
5. Research on the Activities and Influences of Westerners in Xi'an from 1840 to 1949, Beijing: Science Press, Dec., 2017.
 
Translated books:
1. Through Hidden Shensi,  Xi’an: Sanqin Publishing House, Mar., 2009;
2. Through Shen-kan, Shanghai: Shanghai Scientific & Technical Publishers, Apr.,2010;
3. My Nestorian Adventure in China, Shanghai: Shanghai Scientific & Technical Publishers, Mar.,2011;
4. Travels of A Consular Officer in Northwest China, Shanghai: Shanghai Scientific & Technical Publishers, May,2013;
 
Representative articles:
1. Research on Rampart Construction of Tongguan City from the 52nd to 56th year of Qianlong Reign in Qing Dynasty, Journal of Chinese Historical Geography, (No.2,2016);
2. The Bottomland Assart and Riverway Shift of Wei River in Qing Dyansty——Based on Discussion about Horse Rangeland of Chang’an County, Journal of Chinese Historical Geography, (No.4,2015);
3.Research on Constructing Projects and Plans on Ba Bridge in Qing Dynasty, Journal of Chinese Historical Geography, (No.2,2012);
4. Research on Repairing Project of Xi’an Rampart from the 46th to 51st year of Qianlong Reign, Journal of Chinese Historical Geography, (No.1,2011);
5. A Preliminary Study on the Distribution and Form of Towns in Xi’an area during Ming and Qing Times, Shiguang Zhu edit, The New Grope and Tendency in the Study of Historical Geography, Xi’an: Sanqin Publishing House, Apr., 2008;
6. Urban Water Conservancy Construction and Plan of Xi'an in R.O.C, Series of Chang'an Studies, Xi'an: Shaanxi Normal University Publishing House, Oct, 2009;  
7.Research on the Investigation of the Clark Expedition in Loess Plateau Area, Journal of Chinese Historical Geography, (No.4,2008);
8. Xi’an City during Late Qing Dynasty in the View of Westerners——Based on English literatures, Journal of Chinese Historical Geography(No.4, 2007).
 
Awards:
The book Research on the Urban Geography of Xi’an in Ming-Qing Times obtained:
Humanities and Social Sciences outstanding achievement award of Shaanxi Universities in 2009;
 The sixth Social Sciences outstanding achievement award of Xi'an city (2009);
The fourth Tan Qixiang Yugong fund outstanding Book Award (2011);
The book Research on the Urban and Rural Landscape of Xi'a in Western Vision(1840-1949) obtained:
 Humanities and Social Sciences outstanding achievement award of Shaanxi Univeristies in 2015;
The 12th Philosophy and Social Sciences outstanding achievement award (2015);

1. Research on the City Wall Construction and Maintaince of Shaanxi Province in Ming & Qing Dynasties, supported by Social Sciences Planning Fund of Shaanxi Province, 2018.
2. The Protection History of Xi'an City Wall from14th to 20th Century, supported by the Xi'an city wall protection foundation,2015;
3. The Research on Construction and Maintian Projects of Xi'an City Wall in Ming, Qing and Republic of China Periods, supported by the fundamental research funds of Shaanxi Normal University,2014.
4. Research on Historical Literature about the British Baptist Mission Society and the Activities of Missionaries in Shaanxi Province, supported by key scientific research project of Shaanxi Normal University,2013;
5. Research on Westerners’ Scientific Exploration Activities and Influences in Inner Northwest China in Early Morden Time, supported by National Social Science Fund (11CZS042),2011;
6. Research on Urban and Rural Landscape of Xi’an in Western vision (1840-1949), supported by Humanities and Social Sciences of Ministry of Education Planning Fund (09YJC770050), 2009;
7. Research on the Activities and Influences of Westerners in Xi’an in Late 19th and Early 20th Century, supported by fundamental research funds of Shaanxi Normal University (09SZYB01),2009;
8, Research on the Xi’an Urban Spatial Evolution and Development of the Minority Culture, supported by Xi'an Social Science Fund (08L12),2008;
9, Research on Religious Inscriptions in Xian, supported by key scientific research project of Shaanxi Normal University, 2005;
10, Research on Historical Geography of Catholic and Christian in Northwest China, supported by Shaanxi Normal University youth fund,2004.