Double Helix Methodology in Think Tanks

This book unprecedentedly and systematically puts forward the double helix methodology in think tanks, which is used to explore and answer the questions regarding the pathways and methods to realize the transitions from empirical to scientific research, from discrete to systematic approaches, from random to normative practices, from academic to academic-practical purposes, from static to steady-state analysis, and from mono-disciplinary to interdisciplinary research. The methodology analyzes the evolution trend of research methods in domestic and foreign think tanks and develops the four-layer model of the double helix methodology in think tanks. Revolving the ten key issues of the double helix methodology in think tanks, the book develops the theoretical foundation and methodological guidance for accelerating the formation and development of the discipline of think tank science and engineering and for promoting the professional, scientific, and disciplinary construction of think tanks.

Pan Jiaofeng is a PhD supervisor, President of the Institutes of Science and Development, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASISD), co-director of China Innovation Strategy and Policy Research Center jointly funded by Research Office of the State Council and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chairman of the Chinese Association of Development Strategy Studies, Vice President of China Law Association on Science & Technology, Vice Chairman of China Association of Scientific and Technological Achievements Management, and Vice Chairman of National Science and Technology Evaluation Standardization Technics Committee. He is Board member of International Research and Training Centre for Science and Technology Strategy (CISTRAT) under the Auspices of UNESCO. He is an expert with State Council Special Allowance, and a specially-appointed expert of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. He was awarded one of the National Talents of ＂Hundred, Thousand and Ten Thousand Talents Project and the honorary title of ＂Young and Middle-aged Experts with Outstanding Contributions＂.

His research focuses on S&T strategic planning, innovation policy, think-tank theory and method research. He has presided more than 60 national research project touching upon major decision-making consultation, innovation policy and strategic planning. He has published more than 200 academic papers, research reports, and policy proposals, and more than 10 monographs.