Dr. Xinning Wang obtained her PhD in Resource and Environmental Planning from Massey University, New Zealand in 2023. During her doctoral studies, she developed an interdisciplinary theoretical lens encompassing political-institutional, financial, and social aspects, to explore the complexities of cross-sector partnerships among various stakeholders in the field of transportation planning. Her research received funding from several international academic societies, including WCTR, IRSPM, IACP, and NZGS, supporting her to present research findings at the top international academic conferences.

Prior to joining XJTLU, she served as a strategic researcher at Westlake University, participating in several research projects related to industrial development and innovation ecosystems, as well as the writing of policy reports, which provided references for governmental decision-making.

Dr. Xinning Wang's research focuses on collaborative governance, participatory planning, transportation/urban planning and policy, and the integration of HeXie Management Theory with innovation ecosystems.

Transportation planning and policy

Urban governance and collaborative governance

Participatory planning

Public value management and governance 

HR Digital Transformation and Implementation Strategy, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Transport and Urban Planning, Massey University 

Massey University Conference Presentation Grant, 2019

The 15th World Conference on Transport Research Bursary Award, 2019 

School of People, Environment & Planning, Massey University, Postgraduate Research Funding, 2018-2021

School of People, Environment & Planning, Massey University, Fieldtrip Research Funding, 2018