Editorial Review Committee

Dr. Bill Drougas, MSc, PhD, PhD (Greece）

Dr. Bill Drougas is Professor of Physics and Neurophysiology at the University of Ioannina in Greece. He holds dual PhDs and conducts research in somatic cognition and movement perception. A 13th-generation Chen-style Taijiquan lineage holder, he is founder of the Cheng Dao Academy of Taijiquan and Qigong. His work integrates scientific inquiry and traditional practice, promoting Taiji as both health discipline and embodied wisdom. He has presented internationally on Taiji, neuroscience, and internal martial arts education.

Dr. Eric Caulier, PhD (France)

Dr. Eric Caulier is a French anthropologist and 6th duan Taijiquan master. He earned his PhD from the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, focusing on creative embodiment. He has trained in all five major Taijiquan styles and studied under masters Men Hui Feng and Kan Gui Xiang. As founder of Cheng Dao School in Europe and researcher at LAPCOS, he bridges tradition and innovation. His work includes interactive Taiji learning technology and over a dozen publications on somatic education, consciousness, and health practices.

Dr. Chi-hsiu Daniel Weng, PhD (USA)

Dr. Chi-hsiu Daniel Weng is Professor at San Jose State University and President of the U.S. Collegiate Taiji Federation. He also serves as Vice President of the World Shuai Jiao Federation and Honorary Dean of the College of Taiji at University of East-West Medicine. A 9th-degree Shuai Jiao master and former champion, he has led U.S. teams to global success. Dr. Weng teaches Ch’ang-style Taijiquan, created Cardio Taiji, and has authored influential works promoting Taiji and Shuai Jiao in education and public health.

Dr. Kang Tao, PhD (China)

Kang Tao holds a Ph.D. and completed his postdoctoral studies at Sun Yat-sen University, where he also served as a graduate advisor. He is an Associate Researcher in Education and Health Management. His primary research interests include the history and culture of Taijiquan and the promotion of health through exercise. After teaching at Sun Yat-sen University for over a decade, he was recruited as a high-level talent and now serves as an Associate Professor at Guangzhou Transportation University (in preparation). He has led two projects funded by the National Social Science Foundation and three at the provincial and ministerial levels. He is the sole author of two academic books and has published 27 papers in SCI, CSSCI, and core Chinese academic journals. He also serves on the editorial boards and as a peer reviewer for several core journals.

Lingling Yu (China)

Yulingling is an Associate Professor at Inner Mongolia Normal University and a visiting scholar at Beijing Sport University. She is an 8th Duan Health Qigong master, national-level referee, and certified social sports instructor. She serves as Deputy Secretary-General of the World Taiji Science Federation and is a member of the China Medical Qigong Association. Her research focuses on Taijiquan culture and exercise-based health promotion. She has led several national and provincial research projects, published extensively, and contributed to the Health Qigong Teaching Manual. Recognized as an outstanding educator in Inner Mongolia, she frequently leads instructor and referee training across China. Yulingling has represented China in international Health Qigong teaching missions and served as a judge and chief referee in major national competitions, including the National Games and the 2022 Winter Olympics showcase. She has won national titles in Five-Animal Exercises and Daoyin and has coached students to over 20 national awards in Health Qigong competitions.

Dr. Wen Ke, PhD (France)

Dr. Ke Wen, based in France, is an internationally recognized expert in Chinese health culture, author, and executive member of the International Health Qigong Federation. She holds a Ph.D. in Traditional Sports from Shanghai Sport University and is a lineage inheritor of Wudang martial arts. As co-founder of Les Temps du Corps and founder of the Ke Wen Institute, she has led efforts to integrate Taiji, Qigong, and traditional wellness practices into modern health education across Europe. Her published works, such as Enter the Practice of Qigong and The Treasures of Chinese Medicine for the Modern World, have been instrumental in bridging Eastern and Western approaches to mind–body health. As a member of the Journal of Taiji Science (JTS) Editorial Peer Review Committee, Dr. Ke brings valuable interdisciplinary expertise and global perspective to the journal’s mission.

 

Dr. Matthew He (USA)

Dr. Matthew He is a Full Professor at the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, Florida, USA. He was named an Academician of the European Academy of Informatization in 2004 and received the World Academy of Sciences Achievement Awards in 2003 and 2010 for his contributions to computing and interdisciplinary
research.
He has authored or edited over 30 academic books and proceedings
and published more than 100 papers in mathematics, bioinformatics, non-rigid motion analysis, information theory, and the mathematical modeling of Tai Chi movements. His research reflects a strong interest in integrating scientific analysis with traditional movement systems.
Dr. He also serves as an invited series editor for Henry Stewart Talks in Biomedical and Life Sciences. As a member of the Journal of Taiji Science (JTS) Editorial Peer Review Committee, he brings an interdisciplinary perspective that supports JTS’s mission of advancing Taiji through both scientific research and cultural understanding.

Dr. Wenguo Ma, PhD (China)

Dr. Wenguo Ma (b. July 1970, Qian County, Shaanxi) is a martial arts scholar holding a Ph.D. in Wushu. He served as Chair of the Martial Arts Department at Xi’an Institute of Physical Education and currently directs the Martial Arts Research Institute at the International Hantang Academy. A standing committee member of the Chinese Wushu Association and Vice Chair of both the Shaanxi Wushu Association and the Shaanxi Boxing Association, he also serves on the Youth Scholars Committee of the National Wushu Research Institute.
Dr. Ma began training in martial arts at a young age under the guidance of Mr. Gao Xian, former head coach of the Shaanxi Provincial Wushu Team. He has since made extensive contributions to martial arts education and research in China and internationally. His academic leadership and martial arts lineage make him a valuable member of the Editorial Peer Review Committee of the Journal of Taiji Science (JTS), where he contributes deep expertise in Wushu scholarship, traditional training systems, and the integration of historical knowledge with contemporary practice.