Born in May 1964, Professor Pan Yishan, PhD, a member of the CPC, currently serves as the Deputy Secretary of the CPC Liaoning University Committee.

Professor Pan Yishan is responsible for the research of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and the work of alumni affairs, education foundation and the Faculty of History. He is in charge of  School of Marxism, the Research Center for Socialism with Chinese Characteristics, the Cooperation and Development Department (Alumni Association), the Education Foundation and the Faculty of History.