National University of Maryland Announces the Appointment of Esteemed Architect Sheng Mao as Tenured Professor and Doctoral Advisor

The National University of Maryland is delighted to officially announce the appointment of Sheng Mao, a distinguished scholar and architect of international repute, as a Tenured Professor and Doctoral Advisor within our faculty. Sheng Mao, hailing from Qingdao, Shandong, and an alumnus of prestigious institutions such as Tsinghua University, the Central Party School, and having completed postdoctoral fellowships at Stanford University, California State University, and the University of California, Berkeley, embodies a rare blend of academic excellence and professional mastery.
 
Sheng Mao's academic trajectory is highlighted by his engagements with some of the most renowned universities globally. His foundational expertise, gained at Tsinghua University, was further enriched through advanced postdoctoral research across leading American institutions. This diverse academic exposure underpins his scholarly depth and commitment to innovation in the fields of architecture and urban planning.
 
In his professional domain, Sheng Mao has pioneered the "Integrated Human-Habitation Design" concept, securing national patent recognition for this innovative approach. His extensive portfolio, encompassing urban and rural planning, educational institutions, libraries, industrial parks, office buildings, commercial projects, hotels, medical facilities, sports venues, cultural tourism projects, landscape designs, and luxury residential interiors, showcases his visionary approach to creating sustainable, functional, and aesthetically resonant spaces.
 
Sheng Mao's role as a visiting professor at the Chinese Academy of Management Sciences and Peking University, among others, underscores his commitment to academic discourse and mentorship. This blend of practical architectural innovation with academic rigor positions him as an ideal mentor for our doctoral students and a leader among our faculty.
 
The National University of Maryland warmly welcomes Sheng Mao's addition to our academic community. His appointment promises to significantly enhance the School of Architecture and Planning by guiding doctoral research and enriching the curriculum with cutting-edge design principles and insights into urban development challenges. Beyond academia, Sheng Mao will contribute to university-led research initiatives, aiming to address contemporary architectural and urban planning issues through sustainable and human-centric solutions.
 
We eagerly look forward to the academic leadership and innovative research Sheng Mao will bring to our institution. His scholarly excellence, professional accomplishments, and global perspective on architecture and urban planning will undoubtedly elevate the educational experience for our students and the academic community at large. The National University of Maryland is proud to have Sheng Mao join our distinguished faculty, confident in his future contributions to advancing architectural education and research.