Innovation Research Award
Tianli (Tilly) Feng
Stanford University; University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC)
| Tianli (Tilly) Feng |
| Affiliation |
Stanford University; UESTC |
| Country |
USA |
| Scopus ID |
23972330700 |
| Documents |
Multiple indexed articles, reports, working papers |
| Citations |
199 |
| h-index |
7 |
| Subject Area |
Sustainability; Social Innovation; Education |
| Event |
Botany Scientist Awards |
| Documents |
22 |
Tianli (Tilly) Feng is a sustainability and social innovation scholar currently serving as Research Scholar at Stanford University. Her academic career spans more than fifteen years of research on sustainable business, social entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and organizational responses to environmental and social challenges.[1]
Abstract
This article summarizes Feng’s academic profile, emphasizing sustainability research, social entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and evidence-based interventions in rural education and mental health.[2]
Keywords
Sustainability; Social Innovation; Social Entrepreneurship; Rural Education; Human Capital; Mental Health.
Introduction
Her work integrates organizational studies with practical social interventions and randomized controlled trials assessing educational outcomes in rural China.
Research Profile
- Research Scholar, Stanford University (2023–present)
- Former Associate Professor, UESTC
- Founder and co-founder of social enterprise initiatives in China
- Led NSFC-funded projects
Research Contributions
Major contributions include social innovation systems, CSR studies, adaptive educational technology evaluation, and social-emotional learning interventions.
Publications
Published across internationally recognized journals, including International Journal of Emerging Markets (2024), PLOS ONE (2023), Frontiers in Psychology (2023), and Sustainability (2022), this research reflects a strong interdisciplinary contribution to emerging market studies, psychology, and sustainable development. The scholarly work demonstrates commitment to evidence-based innovation, impactful findings, and advancing knowledge within global academic communities.
Research Impact
Research outputs contributed to policy-oriented discussions on philanthropy, CSR, rural education, and sustainable organizations.
Award Suitability
The profile aligns with recognition categories emphasizing interdisciplinary scholarship, social impact, and sustainability-driven innovation.
Conclusion
Feng’s academic record demonstrates sustained engagement with evidence-based research linking sustainability, education, and social entrepreneurship.
External Links
References
- Mental well-being in rural schools: Can regular teachers effectively teach mental health courses and improve students’ mental health? https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2026.105567
- Caregiver mental health is associated with early childhood language outcomes and perception bias in rural China, https://nature.com/articles/s.tate.41598-026-39674-2
- Botany Scientist Awards. (2026). Award Nomination Application Form: Jiejie Guo.
https://botanyscientist.com
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Guo, Jiejie, Author ID 55758204700. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com