Zhang Qiang is an Associate Professor as well as a member of China Nationalities Orchestra Society, a member of Sichuan Musicians' Society and vocal music grade examiner of the Art Development Center of the Ministry of Culture. He has visited the United States, South Korea and Indonesia for academic and cultural exchanges. He held 7 provincial research programs and published nearly 20 papers. He wrote a few music monographs including National Instrument Teaching and Art Practice Innovation, Music Appreciation, etc. His main research interests are national instruments and national music.