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Dr Yunqing Xu joined the Department of Urban Planning and Design since 2013. She is also the Director for University Research Centre for Urban and Environmental Studies (UES). Her expertise lies in sustainable and livable cities, planning and property development, land and housing, urban policies, and discretionary planning. Previous work experience include international organisation (UN-HABITAT headquarter in Kenya, Africa), university visiting lecturer (Oxford Brookes and Northumbria), senior research consultant for property companies (Winkworth Franchising, UK and Zerstart, China). Dr Xu has developed rich experience of government-education-industry collaborations and serves roles such as think tank expert for Construction Branch of CCPIT, China, and procurement selective review expert for Suzhou government etc. She welcomes enquiries for PhD supervision in the below areas of research interests.
Research interests
- Incentive-based urban regeneration; property-led urban (re)development; regional coordinated development; sustainable city and assessment
- Urban planning and property development; discretionary planning; transfer of development rights
- Housing and livability; housing policies; land and housing market
Experience
Senior Associate Professor, Department of Urban Planning and Design, Design School, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) - 2023
Lecturer, Department of Urban Planning and Design, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) - 2013
Senior Research Consultant, Winkworth Franchising Ltd. - 2012 to 2013
Vice President Director of Low Carbon and Sustainable Development, Chinese Built Environment Experts (C-BEEs) - 2012 to Present
Researcher, United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Nairobi, Kenya - 2011 to 2012
Programme Manager, Oxford Cultural Exchange Centre (OCEC), Oxford, UK - 2009 to 2011
Teaching
UPD315 Planning Practice Studio
UPD106 Issues and Practice of Planning in China II
UPD105 Urban and Environmental Economics
UPD311 Planning and Property Development
UPD310 International Planning Studies
UPD305 Final Year Project and Dissertation Supervision
UPD409 Master Dissertation Supervision
Awards and honours
2024, University-Enterprise Mutually Employed Mentors (Visiting Engineers), awarded by Suzhou Dushu Lake Science and Education Innovation Zone Management Committee, Suzhou Industrial Park
2023, Third Prize of Kaifeng Municipal Government Decision Research Project Award, research report on integrated development of health, tourism and culture
2022, Second Prize of the 2021 Jiangsu Social Science Applied Research Outstanding Project Award, book publication on Future Suzhou
2017, The Second prize of The Third Outstanding Achievement Award of Applied Social Science Projects, Publicity Department of CPC Suzhou Municipal Committee.
2016, The Third Paper Prize of the 10th Chinese Real Estate Academic Symposium, China Institute of Real Estate Appraisers and Agents (CIREA) and Chinese Real Estate Scholars Association
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Fellow (Distinction) of Higher Education Academy, UK - 2018
Certified Real Estate Appraiser, China - 2013
Ph.D. , Oxford Brookes University, Oxford - 2012
M.Sc , Oxford Brookes University, Oxford - UK - 2005
B.A. , Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, China - 2004
Person Types
- Staff
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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MOU between Urban Economy Forum (UEF) and Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
8/01/25 → …
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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Embracing Knowledge and Exper6se: Women’s Leadership and Par6cipa6on in Addressing Climate-Driven Humanitarian Emergencies Across Asia and the Pacific
1/05/24 → 31/10/25
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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Data Analysis of Intelligent Water Inspection using Multi-sensor Drones
Zhang, C., Xu, Y., Fan, L. & Tang, S.
1/12/23 → 30/11/25
Project: Governmental Research Project
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MOU between Suzhou Sungent City Development Co., Ltd. and Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
7/01/22 → …
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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MOU between SCP Planning Consultants Co., Ltd. and Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
12/02/14 → …
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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Overseas Chinese gardens: Localizing “harmony between humans and nature” across four case studies over 40 years (1980s–2020s)
Xu, Y., Lin, C. & Li, Y., 17 Feb 2025, In: Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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区域创新合作的机遇还是难题？——竞合视角下飞地型共建园区的合作机制研究
Translated title of the contribution :Opportunities or Challenges for Regional Innovative Cooperation - Research on the Cooperation Mechanism of "Enclave Economy" in Co-construction Parks Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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2024 UPD Summer Exhibition: Papers published on our lands / UPD暑期展览：写在大地上的论文
Huang, Y., Chang, Y., Chen, B., Cho, H. R., Chung, H-C., Kao, S., Kim, K., Kim, J. S., Lee, J. H., Lei, Y., Lin, L., Pellegrini, P., Song, J., Sturup, S., Wang, R., Wang, Y., Wang, X., Xu, Y., Yonto, D., Zhang, Q., & 5 others, 20 Jun 2024Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Curated works: Physical Exhibition/ Event/ Festival
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Global Crises, Resilient Responses and Future Cities
Xu, Y. (ed.), Kao, S. (ed.), Lee, J. H., Yonto, D., Pellegrini, P., Cho, H. R. & Lin, L., 25 Jul 2024, (Submitted) XJTLU IMPRINT with Liverpool University Press.Research output: Book/Report/Edited volume › Edited volume › peer-review
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Global Urban Competitiveness Report (2020-2021)
Ni, P., Kamiya, M., Zhang, Y. & Xu, Y., Oct 2024, Springer.Research output: Book/Report/Edited volume › Commissioned report › peer-review
Activities
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Expert Consultation Meeting on Suzhou's 15th Five Year Plan Ideas
Yunqing Xu (Participant)
22 Feb 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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National University of Singapore
Yunqing Xu (Visiting researcher)
13 Jan 2025 → 24 Jan 2025Activity: Research visit
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On the New Development Space and Transformation of Suzhou
Yunqing Xu (Speaker)
30 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Investment Environment and Chinese Enterprises in Africa
Yunqing Xu (Speaker)
18 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk