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Personal profile
Personal profile
Gengyang is an Assistant Professor in Economics. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from AgroParisTech, University of Paris-Saclay. During his PhD study, he had short visits to the University of Copenhagen and the University of Umea (one semester). Prior to his appointment at IBSS, he worked and as a Postdoc at the Grenoble School of Management, as a Research Fellow (open ended appointment) at the University of Exeter and the University of Bretagne-Loire (open ended appointment). Currently, he also holds an appointment as an Honorary Senior Research Fellow in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, at the University of Exeter in the UK.Gengyangs research interests lie at the intersection of economics, sustainability, and social well-being. His current areas of focus include empirical analyses of the factors influencing individuals adoption of energy-efficient and eHealth technologies, recognizing their pivotal role in shaping sustainable practices and improving healthcare outcomes. Moreover, he investigates the impact of socio-economic and environmental inequalities on health outcomes, seeking to uncover the intricate relationship between societal disparities and individual well-being. Dr. Tus research portfolio also delves into the relationship between residential location choices and ecosystem services, shedding light on how our decisions regarding where we live can impact the natural environment and the benefits it provides.He has published numerous articles in reputable peer-reviewed journals such as Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Ecological Economics, and Energy Economics.Contact:Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityNo 111 Ren’ai Road, Suzhou Industrial ParkSuzhou, Jiangsu, China 215123Office: BS302Business Phone: +86-512-88970264Gengyang.Tu@xjtlu.edu.cnG.Tu@exeter.ac.uk
Research interests
Applied econometrics
Environmental and resource economics
Non-market Valuation (with a focus on Discrete Choice Experiment)
Housing Studies
eHealth and eWellbeing
Experience
Assistant professor (current appointment), International Business School Suzhou, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China.
Honorary Senior Research Fellow (current appointment), Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Exeter, UK.
Research fellow (open ended appointment), European Centre for Environment and Human Health, University of Exeter (November, 2021 - August, 2022), Exeter, UK
Postdoc research fellow, European Centre for Environment and Human Health, University of Exeter (June, 2019 - October, 2021), Exeter, United Kingdom
Research fellow (open ended appointment,), ESA, University of Bretagne-Loire (September, 2018 - April, 2019), Angers, France.
Postdoctoral fellow in the frame of a H2020 project, Department of Management, Grenoble School of Management (January, 2017 - September, 2018), Grenoble, France.
Lecturer, University of Lorraine (September, 2015 - August, 2016), Lorraine, France.
Awards and honours
EIR-A label from the the French Agricultural, Veterinary and Forestry Institute
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
Ph.D. in Economics, AgroParisTech, Paris-Saclay University.
M. Sc. in Economics, Paris-East Créteil University.
M. Sc. in Quantitative Economics, University of Lyon 2.
B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics and Social Sciences, University of Lyon 1.
Person Types
- Staff
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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The impact of energy efficient policies on the energy efficient technology adoption behaviours in households -under the context of the Pandemic
1/01/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Internal Research Project
Research output
- 15 Article
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Indoor environment sensor systems for healthier homes: a feasibility study in social housing
Walker, T., Buckingham, S., Menneer, T., Tu, G., Elliott, L. R. & Mueller, M., 2 Sept 2024, In: Housing and Society.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Telephone-Based Training Intervention for Using Digital Communication Technologies for Social Housing Residents During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Mixed Methods Feasibility and Acceptability Evaluation
Walker, T., Buckingham, S. A., Poole, R., Elliott, L. R., Menneer, T., Tu, G. & Morrissey, K., Jan 2024, In: JMIR Formative Research. 8, 1, e45506.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Digital competence and psychological wellbeing in a social housing community: a repeated survey study
Buckingham, S., Tu, G., Elliott, L., Poole, R., Walker, T., Bland, E. & Morrissey, K., Dec 2023, In: BMC Public Health. 23, 1, 2002.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Are households’ residential preferences consistent with biodiversity conservation in different urban contexts?
Regnier, C., Tu, G., Legras, S., Hilal, M. & Détang-Dessendre, C., 21 Jun 2022, In: Housing Studies. 39, 3, p. 720-745 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Combining self-reported and sensor data to explore the relationship between fuel poverty and health well-being in UK social housing
Tu, G., Morrissey, K., Sharpe, R. A. & Taylor, T., Jan 2022, In: Wellbeing, Space and Society. 3, 100070.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access7 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Adapting to climate change: Household strategies and determinants
Gengyang Tu (Supervisor)
15 Jun 2024 → 28 Aug 2024Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Understanding Individual Investment Preferences in Renewable Energy: A Case Study from China
Gengyang Tu (Supervisor) & King Yoong Lim (Co-supervisor)
1 Jun 2024 → 29 Aug 2024Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Habitat International (Journal)
Gengyang Tu (Reviewer)
23 Jun 2023Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Completed the course "Diversity and inclusion in HE"
Gengyang Tu (Participant)
19 Jun 2023Activity: Other › Further study/education
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Completed the training " Support PG Mental health for supervisors"
Gengyang Tu (Participant)
6 Jun 2023Activity: Other › Further study/education