Xinuo Liu, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at a Chinese university and a visiting scholar at Stanford University. He previously worked at the Yunnan Provincial Museum, conducting archaeological and cultural research. His work focuses on the archaeology of the Southern Silk Road, cross-regional cultural interactions, and the transmission of Chinese civilization. With a background in archaeology, history, and museology, he has led provincial research projects, published a monograph, and authored multiple papers. He also engages in the transmission of intangible cultural heritage and in public outreach, exploring innovative applications of archaeology and culture in lifelong education.