I am a student in the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Urban Design and Planning at the University of Washington.

My research interests are deeply influenced by the boom and bust (downturn) of real estate markets in China and their implications for macro economy and micro behaviors. Therefore, I aim to develop the behavioral foundations of related social phenomena to better inform urban planning and development. In the coming years, my research will focus on urban economics, real estate and housing markets.

Prior to UW, I got my MUP and B.Eng. from Zhejiang University, where I tackled location choice and location allocation through game theory and operations research for the spatial matching of public service and population.

My academic journey includes several research experiences, as well as presentations at international conferences. Please feel free to reach out if we have shared interests!

Research Interests

• Urban economics.
• Real estate and housing markets.
• Spatial matching of public service and population:
  • Location choice, employing game theory.
  • Location allocation, employing operations research.
• Win-win strategies in urban planning and development.
• …

In the Spare Time

I enjoy photography, a skill I honed as a member (and later the leader) of the Zhejiang University Radio and Television Station Photography Department. Please check out my photos! I also like pool and city walks. Since I came to US, somehow I enjoy cooking.

News

• October 2025: Meeting to discuss collaboration between Zhejiang University and University of Washington, organized by staff of Development and Liaison Office and Global Affairs.
• September 2025: Started my journey at the University of Washington.
• June 2025: Early graduation from Zhejiang University (the first for a graduate student in my department, which requires meeting double standard and strict blind thesis review policy).

(Updated in December 2025)