Dr. Xianming Zhou 周宪明博士

Principal of Adcote Matrix International School

Originally from Taiwan, he obtained his Ph.D. in Material Science from Michigan State University, USA, in 1988. Dr. Zhou, who had been a university lecturer, shifted to international education due to his passion for teaching, contributing over 30 years to the field.

Since joining SMIC School in 2008, he has served as the principal and executive board member of the Beijing and Shanghai schools for 13 years, with a strong focus on innovative education and character development of students. Dr. Zhou has established international K12 schools in various global cities including Taipei, Bangkok, and Jakarta, bringing extensive experience in overseas school management. He has also been involved in the founding of the first mainland China school of "Shrewsbury School," one of the nine great public schools of Britain.