Kanaev, Ilya A.

Ilya A. Kanaev (汉伊理), was born in Russia, graduated from the Department of Philosophy at Lomonosov Moscow State University and later earned his PhD from the Russian Academy of Sciences. In 2015, he came to China and conducted postdoctoral research at Jinan University. From 2018 to 2024, he served as a Research Fellow in the Department of Philosophy at Sun Yat-sen University. Since 2024, he has been appointed as a Distinguished Professor at the Sun Tzu College of Shandong Aviation University and joined the Advanced Institute for Confucian Studies at Shandong University as a Qilu Visiting Scholar in the same year

Ilya Kanaev’s research covers a wide range of fields, including cross-cultural studies and the analysis of human consciousness within the context of contemporary scientific theories. He is highly active on international academic platforms, where he presents perspectives from Russian science and culture, and is dedicated to fostering mutual understanding and knowledge exchange between Chinese and Russian scholars. His efforts have played a significant role in deepening cultural recognition and enhancing scientific collaboration between the two countries.

In the natural sciences, Ilya Kanaev focuses on major theories of consciousness in cognitive science and neurophysiology, seeking to integrate them with anthropological concepts to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms behind the formation of subjective reality—from simple life forms to the emergence of human consciousness. His research extensively incorporates modern anthropological findings to explore the evolutionary pathways of human consciousness. He also emphasizes the importance of preserving cultural traditions and diverse modes of thinking in an era of rapid globalization and technological advancement. This provides a theoretical basis for addressing issues such as consciousness manipulation and ensuring cognitive security, offering insights with practical relevance.