✉ yuyan@cityu.edu.mo
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Education
• Ph.D. in Engineering, Tianjin University, 2022
• M.Eng. in Engineering, Tianjin University, 2015
• B.Arch. in Architecture, Hunan University, 2013
• Joint Ph.D. Program (State-Sponsored Scholarship), The University of Manchester, Faculty of Humanities, Architecture, 2018.9-2019.9

Current Position
• Assistant Professor, FIAD, City University of Macau

Courses Taught
• History of Urban Development
• Theories of Urban Renewal and Management Information Systems
• History of World Landscape Architecture
• Urban Design
• Site Design
• Fundamentals of 3D Design

Research Interests
• Innovation in Architectural Design Methods Supported by Multi-source Data Collection and Analysis
• Rural Revitalization and Urbanization in China
• Multi-modal Approaches for Urban Spatial Survey, Analysis, and Evaluation

Research and Publications
Journal Papers
• Li, M., Yan, Y*., Ying, Z., & Zhou, L. (2024). Measuring Villagers’ Perceptions of Changes in the Landscape Values of Traditional Villages. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 13(2), 60. https://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/13/2/60 (SCI, Q2)
• Shi, J., Yan, Y*., Li, M., & Zhou, L. (2024). Measuring the Convergence and Divergence in Urban Street Perception among Residents and Tourists through Deep Learning: A Case Study of Macau. Land, 13(3), 345. https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/13/3/345 (SSCI, Q2)
• Wang, M., Yan, Y*., Li, M., & Zhou, L. (2024). Differences in Emotional Preferences toward Urban Green Spaces among Various Cultural Groups in Macau and Their Influencing Factors. Land, 13(4), 414. https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/13/4/414 (SSCI, Q2)
• Yan Y, Iossifova D*, Ren Y. More than ‘urban character’: an introduction to the concept of fengmao and fengmao-led planning and design in China[J]. Urban Design International, 2021: 1-9.（SSCI, Q1）
• Yan Yu, Wang Jianghua, Zhang Yukun. Study on the Enlightenment and Extension of "New Endogenous" Development Theory to China's Rural Revitalization [J]，Urban Development Studies，2021,28(07):19-23.（CSSCI）
• YAN Y, ZHANG Y K, KONG M G. A Study on Villagers’ Perception of Rural Traditional Space[J]. Journal of Human Settlements in West China, 2022, 37(5): 129-136.
• Liu Juntong, & Yan Yu*. (2024). Research on Urban Street Design under the Background of Green Blocks —An Example of West Nanjing Road in Shanghai. Journal of Hebei Energy College of Vocation and Technology, 24(01), 64-69.
• Yan Yu, Wang Jianghua, Zhang Yukun. Research on the Construction of Rural Organizations in China from the Perspective of the Urban and Rural Resources Flow: Based on the Experience of the European LEADER Project [J]. Development of Small Cities & Towns,2021,39(06):14-21.
• Yan Yu, Li Zhe, Zhang Yukun, Zhang Fengwu. A Probe into the Air-Ground Coordination Method for Historic Building Surveying and Mapping ——Analysis and Summary of Beijing Shouhuang Palace Complex Surveying Project [J]. Traditional Chinese Architecture and Gardens,2015(04):81-86.
• Yan Yu, Li Zhe, Zhang Yukun, Chen Tao. "Research on the Auxiliary Scheme Design Using Low-altitude Photogrammetry Results: A Case Study of the Ice and Snow Tourism Design in Zhagou Stone Village, Guyuan County, Zhangjiakou [J]. Chinese Architectural Education, 2020(01): 12-17.
• Li Zhe, Yan Yu, Shao Haoran. "Analysis of Implementation Strategies for Low-altitude Archaeology in Complex Environments: A Case Study of the Zuojiang Rock Art in Guangxi" [J]. China Cultural Heritage, 2015(06): 52-57.
• Li Zhe, Zhou Chengchuanqi, Yan Yu, Liu Yu. "Practical Application of Low-altitude Photogrammetry and 3D Data Processing in the Survey of Brick and Stone Towers: A Case Study of the Dule Temple Tower in Tianjin" [J]. China Cultural Heritage, 2016(03): 61-67.

Conference Papers
• Liu Juntong, Yan Yu*, & Liu Luyang. (2024). "Evaluation of Age-Friendliness in Mountain Parks Based on Structural Equation Modeling: A Case Study of Macau Mountain Park." The 28th Land Planning Forum [Conference Paper]. Tainan.
• Guo Fangye, Yan Yu*, & Zhang Yukun. (2024). "Identification of Rural Landscape Heritage: A New Tool Based on the Landscape System Concept." The 28th Land Planning Forum [Conference Paper]. Tainan.
• Yu Yan，Deljana Iossifova，Fengmao—China’s exploration of the theory of built environmental protection and development[C]. Healty Cities 2019: Urbanization, Infrastructures ＆Everyday Life, 2019, Manchester, UK.
• Li Zhe, Yan Yu, Jing Yabing, Zhao Shuguang, The Design and Testing of a LiDAR Platform for a UAV for Heritage Mapping[C]., UAV-G Conference, 2015, Toronto, Cannada（EI Conference Retrieval）
• Yu Yan, Zhe Li, Haoran Shao, Research of Low-altitude Photogrammetry Implementation Strategy of China's Ancient Circumvallation-Project of Surveying and Mapping of Ming Dynasty Circumvallation (Southern Wall Section), 2nd International Conference on Mapping and Remote Sensing (ICMRS 2014) October 24-25, 2014, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Patent Achievements
• Li Zhe, Zhou Chengchuanqi, Chai Yalong, Shao Haoran, Yan Yu. "Multirotor Drone for Panoramic Photography" [P]. Tianjin: CN204726673U, 2015-10-28.
• Li Zhe, Yan Yu, Shao Haoran, Chai Yalong, Zhou Chengchuanqi. "Panoramic Photography Gimbal for Drones in Confined Spaces" [P]. Tianjin: CN204650290U, 2015-09-16.
• Li Zhe, Shao Haoran, Yan Yu, Chai Yalong, Zhou Chengchuanqi. "Target Layout Device for Photogrammetry of Ancient Building Roofs" [P]. Tianjin: CN204495344U, 2015-07-22.
• Li Zhe, Li Yan, Yan Yu, Zhang Baihui, Wang Han. "A Lightweight Take-off Device and Method for Fixed-Wing Drones Used in Field Research" [P]. Tianjin: CN106314814A, 2017-01-11.
• Li Zhe, Li Yan, Yan Yu, Wang Han, Zhang Baihui. "A Low-Altitude Matrix Temperature and Humidity Sampling Error Calibration Device and Method" [P]. Tianjin: CN106441633B, 2019-04-23.

Research Projects
• 2023-2025: Macau Science and Technology Development Fund Research Grant, "Coordinated Optimization of Spatial Patterns and Ecological Service Value in the Zhuhai-Macao Region Based on Urban Science System Theory," Project Approval Number: (0067/2022/A), Implementation Period: January 2023 - January 2025, MOP 655,000.00 (Participant).
• 2020-2023: Joint Research Project funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Macau Science and Technology Development Fund, "Evaluation and Optimization of Urban Space Environment in Macau's High-Density Land Reclamation Areas," Project Approval Number: (0039/2020/AFJ), Implementation Period: September 2020 - December 2023, MOP 1,652,200.00 (+ Partner Tianjin University ¥ 1,500,000.00) (Participant).
• 2023-2025: "Construction Connotations, Mechanisms, and Strategies of Study Spaces in Traditional Lingnan Villages," Ministry of Education Humanities and Social Sciences Research General Project Planning Fund, Project Number 23YJA760033 (Participant).
• 2018-2022: "Research on Development Models and Technical Paths for Village and Town Construction" (2018YFD1100200), National Key Research and Development Program "Green and Livable Village and Town Technology
Innovation" Key Special Project during the 13th Five-Year Plan, ¥ 10,400,000.00 (Participant).
• 2014-2016: "Comprehensive Research and Conservation Planning of the Ming Great Wall: A Case Study of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region" (2014BAK09B02), Ministry of Science and Technology of China, ¥ 2,550,000.00 (Participant).
• 2015-2018: "Comprehensive Research on Low-Altitude Surveying and Monitoring of Architectural Heritage," National Natural Science Foundation of China General Program (51478298), National Natural Science Foundation of China, ¥ 800,000.00 (Participant).
• 2012-2014: "Study on the Spatial Relationships of Military Fortresses along the Ming Great Wall Based on Spatial Information Technology" (51108305), National Natural Science Foundation of China, ¥ 250,000.00 (Participant).
• 2011-2013: "Research on New Methods for Settlement Spatial Information Collection and Processing" (51008204), National Natural Science Foundation of China, ¥ 200,000.00 (Participant).

Design and Surveying Projects
• 2012: Xiaguang Grand Theater Project, scheme design, presentation, and preliminary design drawings. Hebei Provincial Architectural Design and Research Institute (Intern Designer)
• 2013: Planning and Design of Jiaozuo Vocational High School (Designer)
• 2013: Surveying of Zuojiang Rock Art
• 2013: Surveying of the Ming City Wall in Zhengding, Hebei
• 2014: Surveying of the Shouhuang Hall Ancient Building Complex in Beijing
• 2014: Surveying of the Ancient Building Complex in Yu County, Zhangjiakou
• 2015: Planning and Design of the Drone Town (Designer)
• 2015: Expansion of Shandong Medical Technician College (Designer)
• 2016: Planning and Design of Wanzhou No. 2 Middle School, Chongqing (Designer)
• 2015: Surveying of the White Pagoda in Jixian County
• 2015: Physical Environment Detection and Surveying of Hubu Village, Zhejiang
• 2017: Surveying of Traditional Villages in Zhejiang
• 2017: Preliminary Planning and Surveying for Tourism Renovation of Zhaguo Stone Village, Zhangjiakou
Guidance for Student Competitions
• 2024: First Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Planning Design Competition by the Urban Planning Society of China: Su Yang, Rao Keyi, Xie Jiamin, Zhang Yuxin, ["Healing - New Elderly Care Facilities"] won the Excellent Work Award.
• 2024: International Rural Revitalization and Regeneration Design Competition (R3): Xia Yijing, Ji Wenhan, Chen Zhiyu, Chen Yutong, ["Jiangnan Pearls: Duimenshan Village Rural Revitalization Design"] won the Finalist Award.
• 2024: International Rural Revitalization and Regeneration Design Competition (R3): Qian Yuyue, Yang Shangyuan, Guan Heyu, Zhang Xinyu, Qian Yanzheng, ["A Harbor of Tranquility: Duimenshan Village Rural Revitalization and Transformation"] won the Innovative Design Award.
• 2024: 14th China Space Design Competition: Li Mingxuan, Wang Mengyao, Jiang Kaiyuan, Shi Jiacheng, ["Back Wave - Student Exchange Space"] won the Bronze Award.
Academic Awards
• 2024: 14th China Space Design Competition (University Teacher Category): ["Huaqiang Zengcheng Licheng Street Project Demonstration Area, Guangzhou"] won the Bronze Award.
• 2021: 8th "Zijin Award" Cultural and Creative Design Competition, Second Prize for Excellent Work.
• 2015: National Scholarship for Graduate Students.
Professional Affiliations
• Member of the Professional Committee on Village, Town, Community, and Public Facilities, China Engineering Construction Standardization Association.
• Member of the Professional Committee on Urban-Rural Integration Development, China Society of Territorial Economists.