Ph.D. 2009 (Social Work), University of Hong Kong

M.A. 2001 (Sociology), Soochow University;

B.A. 1998 (Business Administration), Soochow University.

- Establishment and Leadership of Philanthropic Organizations (Undergraduate & Graduate)  

- MSW Practicum Seminar (Graduate)  

- Social Work Practicum (Graduate)  

- Family Social Work (Undergraduate)  

- Social Services and Social Security (Undergraduate) 

I. Journal Articles

1. Huang, C. C., Zhang, C., & Tian, R. (2026). High school extracurriculars and altruistic behavior in crises: Insights from the COVID-19 pandemic. Youth & Society, 58(3), 436–453.

2. Tian, R., Li, Y., Qiu, H., & Li, X. (2026). Collaboration between government and social organizations in supporting hard-to-employ people with disabilities in China: A Case Study. International Journal of Social Welfare, 35(1), e70049.

3. Tian, R., Chui, C. H. K., & Hu, X. (2018). Emergent models and strategies of social enterprises in China. Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development, 28(2), 111–127.

4. Tian, R. (2019). Asset-light operations: Pathways and reflections on the social enterprise transformation of nonprofit organizations. Fujian Tribune (Humanities and Social Sciences Edition), (10).

5. Tian, R., & Zhou, X. (2019). Managerialism versus professionalism: Governance analysis of work integration social enterprises. Shandong Social Sciences, (2).

6. Tian, R., & Wang, L. (2018). A supply–demand perspective on government-led community foundations in China. Chinese Public Administration, (12).

7. Tian, R. (2013). NGO development in Hong Kong’s social welfare sector in the era of new managerialism. Society, (1).

II. Book Chapters & Reports

1. Wang, L., & Tian, R. (2025). Community foundations and community leadership in urban China. In Reimagining voluntary sector leadership (pp. 177–193). Bristol: Policy Press.

2. Tian, R., & Qiu, H. (2025). Development of community philanthropy in Jiangsu Province. In Jiangsu Philanthropy Development Report. Nanjing: Jiangsu Publishing House.

3. Tian, R., Yang, B., & Sun, M. (2025). The theory and practice of business for good: From sustainable development to ESG pathways in China. In Research Report on Social Enterprise Development in China (No. 3). Beijing: Social Sciences Academic Press.