Research Seminar - Program on Chinese Cities

Research Seminar ：Spatiotemporal Patterns and Driving Forces of the Synergistic Evolution of the Science-Technology-Industry Complex System — A Nonlinear Analysis Based on Explainable Machine Learning

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 11/6/2025 6:00 PM-8:00 PM EST Presenter: Lijie Xu Ph.D, majoring in Management Science and Engineering, China Three Gorges University Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song Abstract: … Read more

Research Seminar ：Quantifying Urban Accessibility and Determinants of Transport Access and Subjective Well-Being in Sustainable Cities

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 10/16/2025 6:00 PM-7:00 PM EST Presenter: Pawinee Iamtrakul Associate Professor, Faculty of Architecture and Planning, Thammasat University, Thailand Director, Center of Excellence in Urban Mobility Research and Innovation (UMRI) Abstract: This research … Read more

Research Seminar ：The Effectiveness of Using Public Media to Promote Green Urban Development: the Case of Golden Triangle Creative District in Denver

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 10/9/2025 6:00 PM-7:00 PM EST Presenter: Zhongxuan Dai Part-time Research Assistant, Lingnan University (Hong Kong) Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song Abstract: The Golden Triangle Creative … Read more

Research Seminar ：County-level Population Spatial Structure and Sustainable Urbanization in China

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 09/25/2025 6:20 PM-6:30 PM EST Presenter: Yicong Tian Ph.D, majoring in Public Management, Beijing Normal University Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song Abstract: Counties are … Read more

Research Seminar ：The Dynamic Relationship among Population, Housing Prices, and Economic Growth in Chinese Cities: An Empirical Analysis Based on PVAR Model

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 09/25/2025 6:10 PM-6:20 PM EST Presenter: Chenyu Yang Postgraduate Student, majoring in Public Management, Beijing Normal University Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song Abstract: Against … Read more

Research Seminar ：Research on the Evolutionary Mechanism of Urban Renewal Governance Models Driven by Technology Innovation Industry Transformation ——Evidence from Zhongguancun, Beijing

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 09/25/2025 6:00 PM-6:10 PM EST Presenter: Pengyu Wang Postgraduate Student, majoring in Public Management, Beijing Normal University Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song Abstract: Industrial … Read more

Research Seminar ：Land–Atmosphere Interactions and Their Regional Climate–Ecological–Hydrological Effects in the Sanjiangyuan Region

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 09/11/2025 6:00 PM-7:00 PM EST Presenter: Rong Liu Researcher, Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song … Read more

Research Seminar ：Can the Collectively-Owned Commercial Construction Land Market Reform Alleviate Local Land Finance Dependence? — Evidence from a Double /Debiased Machine Learning Model

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 08/28/2025 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Jiaqing Zhang Ph.D, majoring in Land Resource Management, China Agricultural University Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song Abstract: The … Read more

Research Seminar ：The Reconstruction of Public Space in Urban Renewal Projects: A Communication Studies Analysis of Denver Market Station

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 05/08/2025 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Zhirong He Associate Professor, Urban Communication StudiesNanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song Abstract: … Read more

Research Seminar ：Spatiotemporal Evolution and Influencing Factors of Tourism Green Development Efficiency in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Urban Agglomeration

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 04/24/2025 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Xingling Huang PhD, majoring in Tourism Management, Nankai University Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song Abstract: Green development is … Read more

Research Seminar ：Social Participation, Policy Cognition, and Eco-friendly Behaviors of Ecological Migrants

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 04/10/2025 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Dan Qiao Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural and Forestry Economics and ManagementInternational Business School, Hainan University Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: … Read more

Research Seminar ：Synergistic Efficiency in Pollution and Carbon Reduction: Measurement, Evolution, and Pathways in Chinese Cities

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 03/20/2025 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Pingping Ma PhD, majoring in Management Science and Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. … Read more

Research Seminar ：Rural Ecological Restoration: Benefit Evaluation and Policy Transmission

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 03/06/2025 3:20 PM-4:20 PM EST Presenter: Tao Xu Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural and Forestry Economics and Management, International Business School, Hainan University Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill … Read more

Research Seminar ：Spatial and Temporal Evolution of Unproductive Functions of Cultivated Land in the Middle and Lower Reaches of the Yangtze River and Governance Strategies –Analytical Framework Based on Supply-Accessibility-Demand

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 02/20/2025 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Zixin Zhou MA, majoring in Land resource management, Beijing Normal University Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song Abstract: China’s … Read more

Research Seminar ：Research Progress and Prospects on Land Rights of Rural Women in China

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 02/20/2025 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Xiaotong Huang Master’s Student, majoring in Public Administration, Beijing Normal University Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song Abstract: The … Read more

Research Seminar ：The Impact of Property Tax on Housing Transaction Structure and Spatial Heterogeneity: Micro Evidence from Chongqing’s Second-Hand Housing Market

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 02/20/2025 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Chenchen Feng Graduate, majoring in Public Administration, Beijing Normal University Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song Abstract: This study … Read more

Research Seminar ：Reflections on the Application of Multimodal Data and Large Models in Urban Environments and Resident Health Behaviors

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 02/06/2025 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Peijin Sun Lecturer, Department of Urban and Rural Planning, Dalian University of Technology Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song … Read more

Research Seminar ：Comparative Study of Governance Logic between Regulatory Planning in China and Zoning By-law in the US: From the Perspective of Land Development Rights

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 1/23/2025 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Yiping Lyu PhD, majoring in Urban Planning, Tongji University Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song Abstract: Although regulatory planning … Read more

Research Seminar ：Addressing the land use challenges of photovoltaic growth–rational site selection on unused land in China

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 12/05/2024 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Hong Chen PhD Candidate, School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song Abstract: Large-scale photovoltaic … Read more

Research Seminar ：Study on the impact of low-carbon construction on employment in Chinese cities

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 11/22/2024 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Lifei Ru PhD Candidate, School of Applied Economics, Renmin University of China Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song Abstract: … Read more

Research Seminar ：The Spatiotemporal Matching Relationship between Metro Networks and Urban Population from an Evolutionary Perspective: Passive Adaptation or Active Guidance?

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 11/07/2024 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Kexin Lei PhD Candidate, School of Architecture, Chang’an University Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song Abstract: With the operation … Read more

Research Seminar ：Policies, Governance Models, and Planning Strategies for Community Relocation in the Context of Climate Change: A Case Study of Newtok in the United States

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 10/24/2024 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Jiaming Xu PhD Candidate, School of Architecture and Urban Planning HUST Supervisor: Prof. Hong Geng Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. … Read more

Research Seminar ：Street view and spatial distribution of enterprise innovation

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 10/10/2024 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Zhe Huo PhD Candidate, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song Abstract: The favorable … Read more

Research Seminar ：From Technical Service to Scientific Research–Research Design and Insights on Bi-Level Optimization Model for Practical Location of Shelters

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 09/26/2024 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Ziang Xie PhD Candidate, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University Supervisor: Prof. Shenzhi Dai Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: … Read more

Research Seminar ：Impact of farmland transfer on the eco-efficiency of grain production

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 08/29/2024 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Huilin Yang PhD candidate, Nanjing Agricultural University Supervisor: Prof. Shuyi Feng Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song Abstract: Increasing the … Read more

Research Seminar ：Research on Industrial Linkages and Regional Economic Resilience: Based on the Perspective of Cross-Regional Linkage Networks

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 04/18/2024 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Yanan Du PhD Candidate, Zhejiang University of Technology Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song Abstract: Industrial linkage is an inevitable … Read more

Research Seminar ：Preliminary Investigation of the Spatial Effects in the Evolution Process of Transportation Networks from a Mobility Perspective: A Case Study of the U.S. East Coast

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 04/04/2024 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Meng Wei PhD Candidate, Urban and Rural Planning, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Nanjing University Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. … Read more

Research Seminar ：Embedding Nature-based Solutions into Urban Ecological Space Governance through Comprehensive Land Consolidation in Shanghai, China

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 03/21/2024 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Duanshuai Shen PhD Candidate, Beijing Normal University Supervisor: Prof. Xiaoping Zhou Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song Abstract： Nature-based … Read more

Research Seminar ：Complementary Effect of Environmental Violation Penalties and Disclosure: Evidence from FDI Reinvestment in China

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 02/29/2024 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Presenter: Hongli Yang Professor of Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance Sponsored by the 2020 Shanghai Pujiang Program Sponsored by 2023 Shanghai Eastern Talent Plan Leading Project … Read more

Research Seminar ：A Study of Fitness-Friendly Cities for Teens

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 02/15/2024 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Huan Shu CEO of Hangzhou Chain War Technology Co. Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan Song Abstract： Professor Ma Yuehan from … Read more

Research Seminar ：Technology Transfer and Resource Misallocation: Evidence from Patent Flows in Urban China

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 02/01/2024 3:00 PM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Xiaoyu Shao PhD Candidate, School of Economics and Management, Wuhan University Supervisor: Prof. Fei Fan Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. Yan … Read more

Research Seminar ：Renovation project on the west side of Qinian Street in Peking China

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 01/18/2024 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Presenter: Yu Wang Former vice director of the Urban planning department of Glory Design Institute in Beijing Visiting scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Supervisor: Prof. … Read more

Research Seminar ：How Does Philanthropy Influence Corporate Innovation? — A Moderated Mediation Model in Social Exchange Perspective

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 12/14/2023 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Presenter: Lu He PhD Candidate, Harbin Institute of Technology Supervisor: Prof. Minghui Jiang Visiting student, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Supervisor: Prof Yan Song Abstract： Social … Read more

Research Seminar ：A Study on the Spatio-Temporal Evolution of Regional Innovation Network and Its Impact on City Economic Resilience–Taking the Yangtze River Delta as an Example

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 11/30/2023 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Presenter: Ren Jie PhD Candidate, Tongji University, Supervisor: Prof Wentao Yan Visiting student, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Supervisor: Prof Yan Song Abstract： Innovation is a … Read more

Research Seminar ：Retrospect and insight: Examining the Impact of Redlining’s influence on environmental inequity in Charlotte, North Carolina under an urban retrofitting perspective

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 11/16/2023 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Presenter: Xijing Li Doctor, DCRP, UNC Advisor: Prof. Yan Song DCRP, UNC Project advisor: Prof. Andrew Whittemore, DCRP, UNC Abstract： This seminar presentation explores two critical dimensions of … Read more

Research Seminar ：Analyzing climmate challenges in the energy sector from an “equity” perspective

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 11/02/2023 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Presenter: Ying Yu PhD Candidate UNC-Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health Abstract： Household energy consumption for space heating and cooling is critical for daily living needs … Read more

Research Seminar ：Greenspace exposure and inequality in urban China

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 10/26/2023 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Presenter: Yimeng Song Postdoctoral Associate Yale School of the Environment Abstract： Living environments play a crucial role in influencing human health. Given the challenges of climate change and … Read more

Research Seminar ：Emerging Value and Exploring Thinking of Public Art in Urban Planning

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 10/12/2023 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Presenter: Simeng Jin Former Journalist and Editorial Director of Art World and L’officiel Art Visiting Scholar of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Supervisor: Prof Yan Song … Read more

Research Seminar ：Research on New-type Urbanization Construction with County as an lmportant Carrier

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 09/21/2023 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Presenter: Yuhang Ren PhD Candidate, Zhejiang University, Supervisor: Prof Yuzhe Wu Visiting student, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Supervisor: Prof Yan Song Abstract： Counties are the key … Read more

Research Seminar ：Immpact of city government relocation on economic growth

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 09/07/2023 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Presenter: Huimin Zhou PhD Candidate, East China Neral University, Supervisor: Prof Bindong Sun Visiting student, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Supervisor: Prof Yan Song Abstract： Relocating … Read more

Research Seminar: Research on the System Evolution, Development Characteristics and Trends of Development Zones in China

Hosted by the Program on Chinese Cities （PCC） 08/24/2023 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Presenter: Qixuan Wang PhD Candidate, Tongji University Visiting student, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Supervisor: Prof Yan Song Abstract: This presentation offers a brief introduction … Read more