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Principal investigator
Yangyi Wu
Yangyi Wu works in urban and economic geography, with a focus on urban spatial change, amenities and unequal access to resources. He joined Wuhan University in 2022 after postdoctoral research at the University of Utah.
Full CVFaculty profileyangyi.wu@whu.edu.cn
Education
- PhD, Geography, University of Utah, 2020
- MS, Geospatial Information Sciences, University of Texas at Dallas, 2015
- Bachelor’s degree, Surveying and Mapping Engineering, Wuhan University, 2013
Current Members6
Jack Deng
Joined
- Undergraduate studies at Wuhan University in Environmental Design and Computer Science and Technology.
Student Yin
Joined
Recommended admission secured; will pursue a professional master's degree with the group from 2027
Personal reflection
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Anqi Dang
Joined
Recommended admission to the master's program in Urban and Rural Planning at Tsinghua University
- National Undergraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program project on how urban renewal reshapes the spatial pattern of innovation output.
- Two manuscripts completed; not yet published.
Personal reflection
“From outlining research ideas to revising drafts again and again, my advisor always answered my questions patiently and helped me work through problems step by step. The experience made me familiar with the research process and taught me to think and write with greater rigor.”
Y. T.
Joined
- Began working with the group as an undergraduate.
- Published a paper in Applied Geography (2025).
Personal reflection
“Professor Wu has a wonderful sense of humor, and the group has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. During two years of undergraduate research under his guidance, I made good progress and received valuable advice about my future.”
Z. Y.
Joined
- 2019 entry cohort in undergraduate Urban and Rural Planning.
- Admitted to graduate study at Wuhan University through recommendation for 2024 entry.
- Interned at Meituan in Beijing from December 2025 to June 2026.
Personal reflection
“Pursue Knowledge by Adding, Pursue the Way by Subtracting.”
Q. X.
Joined
Alumni3
Student Zhang
Joined Left Undergraduate research
Pursuing a master's degree at the School of Urban Design, Wuhan University
- Coauthored a paper published in Land (2023).
Personal reflection
“Taking part in research as an undergraduate benefited me greatly. It shaped my research skills and way of thinking, helped me adapt early to the pace of graduate study, and laid a solid foundation for further training. The group has a relaxed atmosphere and smooth communication; whenever I ran into problems, my advisor offered timely advice and help, and I steadily improved in both research and writing.”
Z. Q.
Joined Left
Admitted through recommendation in 2025 to the School of Urban Planning and Design, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School
- Research interests include urban space, the built environment and their relationship with housing prices.
- Published a paper in Applied Spatial Analysis and Policy (2025).
Applied Spatial Analysis and Policy · 2025
Personal reflection
“I was fortunate to join Professor Wu's research group as an undergraduate. His rigorous approach and patient guidance helped us learn, and every conversation offered new ideas to think about. Outside research, he felt like a friend I could talk to about anything. His openness and sincerity showed me how much there is to life beyond academia. I wish the group continued growth, successful research and good fortune!”
Student L
Joined Left
- Secured recommended admission to Wuhan University.
- One manuscript completed; not yet published.