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Personal profile
I am an Associate Professor in Urban Planning and Design with extensive international experience in exploring the complex intersections of urban policy, transportation, and social equity. My research focuses on understanding how urban environments shape—and are shaped by—mobility, housing dynamics, and socio-spatial segregation, using a blend of quantitative, qualitative, and spatial analysis techniques. I strive to bridge the methodological rigor of STEM disciplines with insights from the social sciences and humanities, aiming to produce evidence-based strategies for sustainable, inclusive urban development. My work has been disseminated in leading academic journals and conferences, and I have been privileged to collaborate with institutions across China, South Korea, and the United States. Through both research and teaching, I am committed to advancing interdisciplinary approaches that inform public policy and urban governance. He is a member of Urban Lab at UPD.
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Research interests
Dr. Chung’s research centers on critical urban challenges at the nexus of urban policy, transportation, and social equity. His work employs a blend of quantitative, qualitative, and spatial analysis techniques to explore:
- Urban Policy and Governance: Investigating how policy decisions shape urban form, mobility, and housing dynamics. His research, for instance, examines the interplay between educational policy and residential segregation, providing empirical evidence that informs debates on school districting and urban inequality.
- Transportation and Mobility: Utilizing advanced spatial analysis and machine learning methods to understand travel behavior and transit dynamics, thereby contributing to the development of more efficient and equitable transportation systems.
- Housing and Socio-Spatial Segregation: Analyzing housing market dynamics and patterns of segregation to generate actionable insights for sustainable urban regeneration and inclusive community development.
This interdisciplinary approach not only enriches academic discourse but also delivers practical policy recommendations that address the complexities of modern urban environments.
Experience
Associate Professor, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University - 2021 to present
Assistant Professor, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University - 2016 to 2021
Principal Researcher, Korea Research Institute of Housing Management - 2015 to 2016
Postdoctoral Associate, University of Florida - 2014 to 2014
Researcher, Urban Governance and Management Research Institute - 2008 to 2009
Teaching
DES105 Introduction to Design Languages and Artificial Intelligence
CDE409/DES406 Dissertation
CDE408/UPD408 Spatial Analysis Visualization
CDE403/UPD408 Finance and Governance of Urban Regeneration
CDE311/UPD311 Planning and Property Development
CDE305/DES302 Final Year Project (Year 4 Dissertation)
CDE304 International Planning Studies
CDE204/UPD204 Geographic Inforamtion Systems
UPD203 Network and Cities
CDE109 History and Purpose of Planning
CDE107 Planning in the UK
CDE105/UPD105 Urban and Environmental Economics
CDE102 Contemporary Planning in North America and Europe
CDE002 Introduction to Urban Planning and Design
CDE001 Urban Terminology
History of Urban Planning, Hanbat University, 2015
Preview of Urban Planning, University of Florida, 2013
Urban Land Economics, University of Florida, 2012
Awards and honours
2017 Outstanding Achievement Award of Applied Social Science Projects, Suzhou, Suzhou Association of Philosophy and Social Science (2nd Prize), Co-PI
2014 Peter Kanavos, Sr. Memorial Award for Real Estate Development, Urban and Regional Planning Department, University of Florida
2013 Graduate School Dissertation Scholarship Award, University of Florida
2012 I-Cubed Graduate Student Teaching Award, Innovation through Intuitional Integration (I-Cubed) program, University of Florida
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Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. , University of Florida, - 2013
M.E., Hanyang University, - 2009
B.E., Hongik University, - 2006
Research areas
- Urban Policy
- Urban Planning & Transport Integration
- Social/Transport Geography
- AI and ML
- Mobility
- Livability
- Social equity
- Smart city applications
- Real Estate Economics and Finance
- Architectural Design
Keywords
- H Social Sciences (General)
- G Geography (General)
- HE Transportation and Communications
- TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
- NA Architecture
Person Types
- Staff
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 15 Life on Land
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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XERF-26-01: An LLM-Based Elderly-to-Clinic Linkage Platform: A HeXie Management Pilot in the X-Eco Mall Silver-Economy Sub-Ecosystem
Chung, H.-C. (PI), Shin, J. H. (CoPI), Qiu, H. (CoPI) & Kim, C. (CoPI)
15/06/26 → 15/12/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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TDF/EASE Fund: TDF/EASE-focused project: A Pilot Interdisciplinary Programme - BEng Smart City and Spatial Planning
Chen, B. (PI), Chung, H.-C. (CoPI), Ren, Y. (CoPI), Lee, J. H. (CoI), Chen, Q. (CoPI), Huang, S. (CoI), Wang, X. (CoI), Li, J. (CoPI), Zou, Y. (CoI) & Zhang, X. (CoI)
4/05/26 → 16/10/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Empowering Mobility for a Smart Aging Society: Developing and Testing of Large Language Model-Based Driver Assistance Agent
Chen, T. (PI) & Chung, H.-C. (CoI)
1/09/24 → 31/10/27
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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Young talented people’s ‘leaving’ and ‘living’ in Chinese cities: Unraveling the community building and place-making of new migrants in Suzhou
Kim, K. (PI), Chang, Y. (CoI) & Chung, H.-C. (CoI)
1/07/24 → 30/06/27
Project: Internal Research Project
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SSF: Research on the path of accelerating cultural digitization and promoting the development of digital cultural industry
Gu, T. (PI), Liang (CoPI) & Chung, H.-C. (CoPI)
4/06/24 → 31/08/24
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Anticipation of urban mobility futures beyond adoption: User segmentation across scenarios in two pioneering Chinese cities
Lee, E., Lee, J. H., Chung, H.-C. & Lu, Y., Apr 2026, In: Cities. 171, 12 p., 106787.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Educational Mosaic: the roles of school district segregation and family features in shaping academic outcomes in urban China during the COVID-19
Zhang, Y., Liu, M., Ni, H., Li, J., Chen, T. & Chung, H., Jun 2026, In: Humanities and Social Sciences Communications.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring land banking, perceived neighborhood conditions, and social capital: A case of Detroit, Michigan, USA
Park, Y., Lee, J. E., Chung, H., Newman, G. D. & Gim, T. H. T., Feb 2026, In: Land Use Policy. 161, 107858.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Low-cost carriers vs. high-speed rail? Difference in passenger's travel preferences in Shanghai and Chengdu
Ding, H., Dong, C., Cao, Y., Chen, T. & Chung, H., Jan 2026, In: Research in Transportation Business and Management. 64, 101563.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Maximising destination branding outcomes: social media’s role in the digital tourism journey
Vichnevetskaia, A., Manley, A., Chung, H. & Wang, Y., Apr 2026, In: International Journal of Tourism Cities. p. 1-17 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (Journal)
Chung, H.-C. (Member of editorial board)
8 Jun 2026 → …Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Editorial work
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The 2nd XJTLU-UNNC Conference 2026/The 7th UNNC Symposium on Architecture and Urbanism 2026:
Lei, Y. (Organiser), Chen, B. (Organiser), Zhang, Q. (Participant), Schnabel, M. A. (Participant), Kim, J. S. (Participant), Wang, X. (Participant), Ren, Y. (Participant), Yonto, D. (Participant), Kao, S.-Y. (Participant), Lin, L. (Participant), Cho, H. R. (Participant), Kim, K. (Participant), Zhao, X. (Participant), Wang, Y. (Participant), Xu, Y. (Participant), Chung, H.-C. (Participant), Sturup, S. (Participant), Lee, J. H. (Participant), Song, J. (Participant), Han, J. (Participant), Deng, W. (Organiser), Zhou, T. (Organiser), Hong, G. (Organiser), Wang, C. (Organiser), Qiu, D. (Participant), Cooper, E. (Participant), Wei, X. (Participant), Sun, J. (Participant), Chen, P. (Participant), Sun, L. (Participant), Yi, X. (Participant), Raffat, R. (Participant), Loo, Y.-M. (Participant), Zhang, Z. (Participant), Du, D. (Participant), Yang, X. (Participant), Liu, Y. (Participant), Lu, J. (Participant), Jian, H. (Participant), Ni, H. (Participant), Mao, Y. (Participant), Tian, Y. (Participant), Chen, J. (Participant), Feng, X. (Participant), Wu, Z. (Participant), Zhao, P. (Participant), Shaw, D. (Participant), Liu, J. (Participant), Tang, Y. (Participant), Hui, C. M. (Participant), Zhang, X. (Participant) & Santamouris, M. (Participant)
6 Jun 2026 → 7 Jun 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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Winner (2nd place) of Research-Led Teaching Competition
Chung, H.-C. (Participant)
26 May 2026Activity: Other
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2nd Sunset SoundScapes - XJTLU 20th Anniversary Edition
Baek, M. J. (Organiser), Schnabel, M. A. (Organiser), Dall'Asta, J. C. (Organiser), Zhang, C. (Participant), Park, J. (Participant), Seong, M. (Participant), Lee, J. H. (Participant), Kim, K. (Participant), Chung, H.-C. (Participant), Choi, H. (Participant), Essen, I. (Participant), Hidalgo Nacher, F. T. (Participant), Song, Y. (Participant), Taylor, D. (Participant), Xu, Y. (Participant) & Chen, L. (Participant)
15 May 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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AI and the Future City
Lee, J. H. (Organiser), Chung, H.-C. (Organiser) & Kim, J. S. (Organiser)
29 Apr 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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