About

Tao Jiang is a Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Rutgers University, with joint appointments in the Department of Religion and the Department of Philosophy. His areas of specialization include classical Chinese philosophy, Mahāyāna Buddhist philosophy, and cross-cultural philosophy. He is the author of 'Origins of Moral-Political Philosophy in Early China,' published by Oxford University Press in 2021, which received an Honorable Mention of the 2023 Joseph Levenson Prize. Additionally, he authored 'Contexts and Dialogue: Yogācāra Buddhism and Modern Psychology on the Subliminal Mind' and is the co-editor of 'The Reception and Rendition of Freud in China.' Professor Jiang directs the Rutgers Center for Chinese Studies and co-chairs the Neo-Confucian Studies Seminar at Columbia University.

Research topics

• Computer science
• Software engineering
• Artificial intelligence
• Mechanics
• Materials science

Selected publications

• Selenide-modified hyaluronic acid hydrogel promotes scleral remodeling during the recovery phase of form-deprivation myopia by inhibiting HIF-1α-mediated inflammation

  International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · 2025-04-21 · 3 citations

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• Analysis of healthcare resource allocation efficiency and improvement pathways in Guangxi based on fsQCA configuration perspective

  Frontiers in Health Services · 2025-10-30 · 1 citations

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  Introduction: Disparities in healthcare resource allocation present a significant challenge in China, particularly in underdeveloped western regions like Guangxi. Moving beyond analyses of isolated factors, this study investigates the complex, synergistic interactions of socioeconomic, governmental, and demand-side conditions that shape allocation efficiency. Methods: We employed a two-stage, mixed-methods approach. First, Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) evaluated the relative efficiency of 14 prefecture-level cities in Guangxi, using healthcare personnel and hospital beds as inputs, and outpatient visits and hospital discharges as outputs. Second, Fuzzy-Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) was used to identify configurations of conditions (including per capita GDP, urbanization, government expenditure, and per capita health spending) leading to high or low efficiency. Results: The overall efficiency of healthcare resource allocation in Guangxi was suboptimal (mean score: 0.364), with significant regional disparities. The fsQCA revealed multiple, equifinal pathways to outcomes, demonstrating causal asymmetry. We identified four configurations for high efficiency (solution consistency: 0.809; coverage: 0.771), where robust socioeconomic development (per capita GDP, urbanization) was a core condition in most paths. Conversely, seven configurations led to low efficiency (solution consistency: 0.876; coverage: 0.733), often characterized by insufficient government support or socioeconomic development, even when other factors like health demand were high. Discussion: Our findings indicate that healthcare resource allocation efficiency is shaped by the synergistic interaction of multiple conditions rather than any single factor. This configurational perspective explains the stark regional disparities, with ethnic minority areas being particularly vulnerable due to unfavorable condition profiles. We recommend tailored, place-based policies, such as strengthening primary care, promoting "Internet + Healthcare," and establishing regional medical centers, to create synergistic effects and optimize resource allocation.

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• Timp2-modified gelatinhydroxyphenylpropionic acid hydrogels reverse enhanced scleral recovery and suppress myopia development in mice

  Materials Today Bio · 2025-06-07 · 2 citations

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  -GH as a promising therapeutic approach for myopia treatment by enhancing scleral recovery.

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• Equity of Health Resource in Guangxi County: Evidence from an Ethnic Minority Region in Western China

  Advances in economics, business and management research/Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research · 2023-10-07

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  Background: Equity and efficiency in the distribution of health resources are the fundamental principles defended by the World Health Organization.This study aims to evaluate the fairness of health resources in Guangxi County, an undeveloped ethnic minority region in Western China.Methods: The Lorenz curve and Gini coefficient were calculated to evaluate equity in the population, geographic and economic dimensions.The Theil index was used to measure the fairness of the health resource allocation between the three economic regions.Results: From 2016 to 2020, the total amount of health resources in Guangxi County has increased steadily, and there has been a relatively fair distribution of health resources.The degree of equity according to the geographical area is lower than the population.The equity of health technicians was better than that of hospitals.Conclusion: Distinct regional disparities has existed in the distribution of health resources in Guangxi County, which is mainly reflected in the geographic distribution of health resources.To increase the equity of health resources, the government should comprehensively consider the geographical and demographic factors together in different regions.

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• Equity and Efficiency analysis of health resources allocation in Guangxi County based on Balance index model: evidence from an ethnic minority region in Western China

  Atlantis highlights in social sciences, education and humanities/Atlantis Highlights in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities · 2023-01-01

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  Background: Equity and efficiency in the allocation of health resources directly affects health equity and is a prerequisite for the achievement of health equity.This study analyzed the equity and efficiency of health resource allocation in Guangxi County to provide rational research evidence for improving the equity of health resource allocation in China and developing countries in the world.Methods: Gini coefficient and Malmquist index were used to evaluate the equity and efficiency of health resource allocation in Guangxi County.Fairness-Efficiency Index (FEI) model is constructed to analyze equity and efficiency together.Results: From 2015 to 2020, the Gini coefficient was in a relatively fair state.The total factor productivity of 14 cities in Guangxi is all less than 1.According to the size of the FEI value, the 14 cities in Guangxi can be divided into three classes: 1 city in Class I, 8 cities in Class II, and 5 cities in Class III.Conclusion: From 2015 to 2020, the geographical equity needs to be improved.The FEI of medical and health resource allocation in ethnic and border counties needs to be improved.It's suggested that the government should establish a stable health development mechanism that is suitable for the undeveloped ethnic minority and border areas to increase the FEI.

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• Copyright protection of original online music products based on applied statistical mathematics – take music trade network as an example

  Applied Mathematics and Nonlinear Sciences · 2022-07-01 · 1 citations

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  Abstract With globalization and the rapid evolution of internet, the channels of music communication have become diversified. The communication speed of online music has become faster, and the music-related information is enriched on the internet. However, these positive effects on music communication also increase the complexity of music copyright issues. In face of the great challenges on music copyright issues, this paper takes the online original music works trading platform, namely music trading network as the research object, and uses some mathematical methods, such as statistical theory, power function law and long tail theory, to discuss the copyright protection of the music trading network. Our motivation is to find a way to protect the copyright of original music product so as to stimulate the enthusiasm of musicians, as well as to help find a way to create a healthy original music ecosystem.

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• Epidemiology of Norovirus among outpatients presenting with acute diarrhea in Dalian, China

  Biosafety and Health · 2020-03-09 · 5 citations

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  The aim of this study was to perform an epidemiological analysis of the viral strains isolated from outpatients with acute gastroenteritis in Dalian, Liaoning province, China to determine the epidemiology of Norovirus (NoV). Fecal samples were collected from 789 outpatients with acute gastroenteritis in the Xigang district of Dalian, Liaoning province, China from July 2015 to December 2016. Norovirus was detected by real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). A selection of the positive samples identified was subsequently sequenced, and these data were analyzed by using the Norovirus Typing tool. Results showed that 38.02% (300/789) of the fecal samples were positive for NoV, of which 95.67% (287/300) were identified as genotype GII with 1.33% (4/300) identified as GI. A further 3.00% (9/300) were combined infections with both GI and GII Norovirus. When analyzing the age distribution, the infections primarily occurred in adults especially the elderly whose NoV positive rate was much higher than the average. Winter was the season when most cases were recorded during 2015 and 2016; however, another infection peak was observed in July 2016. Thirty Norovirus positive samples were successfully sequenced, and results showed that GII.4 was the most commonly identified genotype, along with GII.3 and GII.17. Norovirus is the most common pathogen for acute gastroenteritis in Dalian, Liaoning province of China. The current NoV genotype prevalence in Dalian was found to be similar to that in other regions of China. Genotype GII.4 was the most common genotype in our study, GII.3 and GII.17 were also identified.

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• Character Is the Way: The Path to Spiritual Freedom in the Linji Lu

  Dao companions to Chinese philosophy · 2018-01-01

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• Identifying Potential Norovirus Epidemics in China via Internet Surveillance

  Journal of Medical Internet Research · 2017-08-08 · 23 citations

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  BACKGROUND: Norovirus is a common virus that causes acute gastroenteritis worldwide, but a monitoring system for norovirus is unavailable in China. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to identify norovirus epidemics through Internet surveillance and construct an appropriate model to predict potential norovirus infections. METHODS: The norovirus-related data of a selected outbreak in Jiaxing Municipality, Zhejiang Province of China, in 2014 were collected from immediate epidemiological investigation, and the Internet search volume, as indicated by the Baidu Index, was acquired from the Baidu search engine. All correlated search keywords in relation to norovirus were captured, screened, and composited to establish the composite Baidu Index at different time lags by Spearman rank correlation. The optimal model was chosen and possibly predicted maps in Zhejiang Province were presented by ArcGIS software. RESULTS: The combination of two vital keywords at a time lag of 1 day was ultimately identified as optimal (ρ=.924, P<.001). The exponential curve model was constructed to fit the trend of this epidemic, suggesting that a one-unit increase in the mean composite Baidu Index contributed to an increase of norovirus infections by 2.15 times during the outbreak. In addition to Jiaxing Municipality, Hangzhou Municipality might have had some potential epidemics in the study time from the predicted model. CONCLUSIONS: Although there are limitations with early warning and unavoidable biases, Internet surveillance may be still useful for the monitoring of norovirus epidemics when a monitoring system is unavailable.

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• chapter 2: Ãlayavijñãna in the Cheng Weishi Lun: A Buddhist Theory of the Subliminal Mind

  University of Hawaii Press eBooks · 2017-12-31

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Frequent coauthors

• Jeffrey J. P. Tsai

  Asia University

  10 shared

• Ming Rao

  Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science

  9 shared

• M. Rao

  Florida Atlantic University

  8 shared

• John C. Slattery

  Texas A&M University

  5 shared

• Michael Kim

  Creighton University

  3 shared

• Kostas S. Avramidis

  University of Illinois Chicago

  1 shared

• Jing‐Den Chen

  1 shared

• Hae Ok Lee

  1 shared

Labs

• Tao Jiang LabPI

Awards & honors

• Honorable Mention of the 2023 Joseph Levenson Prize