Dr Zhang received her Ph.D. in world economy in 2006 at Jilin University, China. She is an Associate Professor at Northeast Asian Studies College, Jilin University, with research interest in Northeast Asian Regional economic cooperation, population studies of Russia and international cooperation of higher education.
Dr Zhang is also Vice President and Secretary-General of Branch for Introducing Foreign Intelligence, China Association of Higher Education; Deputy Secretary General of Chinese Plus; Member of the 7th Board of Directors of China Education Association for International Exchange (CACIE); Member of Board of Directors and Deputy Secretary-General of “Double First-class” University Network, CACIE; Member of the 2nd Board of Directors of Jilin Provincial People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries; Member of Board of Directors of Academic Association for International Cultural Exchange; Executive Member of the 2nd Board of Directors, Jilin University Alumni Association.