Educational Background

2020 Ph.D. in Architecture and Urban Planning, National Taiwan University, Taiwan

2013 Master of Environmental Design, Xiamen University, Fujian

2010 Bachelor of Environmental Design, Xiamen University, Fujian

Previous Positions

2020-2023 Research Assistant at the Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning, National Taiwan University

2013-2014 Lecturer at the Department of Tourism Management, Minnan Normal University

2004-2006 Conscription in the 92910 Troops of the People's Liberation Army of China

Teaching Subjects

Architectural Design Theory

Regional Architectural Design Methods and Theory

Research Methods

Spatial Design

Ergonomics

Fundamentals of Three-Dimensional Design

Research Directions

Visual cognition and emotional design

Social innovation design

Smart space interaction design

Recreation behavior and landscape beauty

Academic Papers

Li, K. R., Jiang, Y. X., & Yan. W. J. (2025). Decoding Cultural Affordances in Hanfu Design: A Kansei Engineering Approach to Enhancing Wearable Heritage in Tourism. Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, (accepted) (SSCI, IF: 4.3, JCR Q1)
Wang, B., Li, K., & Wang, Z. (2025). Exploring the doodle toolkit for burnout intervention among grassroots employees in one Chinese state-owned enterprise. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, (accepted) (SSCI, IF: 3.9, JCR Q1)
Wang, B., An, S., & Li, K*. (2025). Shaping Green Choices: How Sensory Cues Drive Behavior of Wood-Plastic Composites. Behavioral Sciences, 15(3), 383. (SSCI, IF: 2.5, JCR Q1)
Tianyi Fan, & Kerun Li*. (2025). Image clustering algorithm and psychological perception in historical building colour rating research: A case study of Guangzhou, China. Frontiers of Architectural Research (AHCI/SSCI, IF: 3.1, JCR Q1)
Li, K. R., & Wang, P. H. (2024). Assessing Urban Aerial Trails' Capacity in Xiamen, China: A Quantitative Approach to Physical and Psychological Crowding Perceptions. Leisure Sciences, 1-28. (SSCI, IF: 3.3, JCR Q1)
Li, K. R*. (2024). Research on the Factors Influencing the Spatial Quality of High-Density Urban Streets: A Framework Using Deep Learning, Street Scene Images, and Principal Component Analysis. Land, 12(11), 2065. (SSCI, IF: 3.2, JCR Q2)
Xing, Z., Zhao, S., & Li, K. R*. (2023). Evolution Pattern and Spatial Mismatch of Urban Green Space and Its Impact Mechanism: Evidence from Parkland of Hunan Province. Land, 12(11), 2071. (SSCI, IF: 3.2, JCR Q2)
Wang, P. H., W, Kai., Li, K. R*., & F, Shufang. (2023). An Evaluation Model for the Recreational Carrying Capacity of Urban Aerial Trails. Tourism Management Perspectives, 48, 101152. (SSCI, IF: 8.7, JCR Q1)
Yan, W. J., & Li, K. R*. (2023). Sustainable Cultural Innovation Practice: Heritage Education in Universities and Creative Inheritance of Intangible Cultural Heritage Craft. Sustainability, 15(2), 1194. (SSCI, IF: 3.9, JCR Q2)
Li, K. R., Zheng, Z. Q., Wang, P. H., & Yan, W. J. (2022). Research on the Color Preference and Harmony of Two-Color Combination Buildings. Color Research & Application, 47(4), 980-991. (SCI, IF: 1.4, JCR Q3)
Chen, H., Zhao, S., Zhang, P., Zhou, Y., & Li, K. R*. (2022). Dynamics and Driving Mechanism of Real Estate in China’s Small Cities: A Case Study of Gansu Province. Buildings, 12(10), 1512. (SCI, IF: 3.8, JCR Q1)
Li, K. R., Yang, Y. Q., & Zheng, Z. Q. (2020). Research on Color Harmony of Building Facades. Color Research & Application, 45(1), 105-119. (SCI, IF: 1.4, JCR Q3)
Zhang, C., Yao, D., Zhen, Y., Li, W., & Li, K. R*. (2022). Mismatched Relationship between Urban Industrial Land Consumption and Growth of Manufacturing: Evidence from the Yangtze River Delta. Land, 11(9), 1390. (SSCI, IF: 3.2, JCR Q2)
Wang, P., Li, K., & Zhang, W. (2024). China’s New Housing Security Model: Evaluation of the Job–Housing Balance in Affordable Rental Housing, Shanghai. Land, 11(9), 2067. (SSCI, IF: 3.2, JCR Q2)
Li, K. R., & Wang, Y. (2019). An Assessment Model of Recreational Carrying. Chinese Gardening, 35(5). (North Core)
Li, K. R., & Xia, J. (2021). Analysis of Landscape Planning Method Based on GIS for ROS - Taking Taiwan's Xiaowulai as an Example. Urban Architecture.
Wang, P. H., Li, K. R., & Wu, X. G. (2022). Landscape Image Evaluation Based on Rural Perspective - Taking Southern Fujian Rural Areas as an Example. Journal of Huazhong Agricultural University, 41(3): 27-34. (North Core)
Wang, P., Li, K., & Zhang, W. (2024). China’s New Housing Security Model: Evaluation of the Job–Housing Balance in Affordable Rental Housing, Shanghai. Land, 11(9), 2067. (SSCI, IF: 3.2, JCR Q2)

Research Projects

Participated in vertical scientific research projects:

Fujian Social Science Fund, topic: Research on the Activation of Fujian Settlement Cultural Landscape under the Theory of Local Creation (FJ2022BF079), 2022-2024, Core Member
Fujian Social Science Fund, topic: Research on the Rural Resilient Community Construction Strategy of Cultural and Creative Industries from the Perspective of Community Capital (FJ2022B111), 2022-2024, Core Member

Hosted or participated in horizontal scientific research projects:

Ganzhou City, Fujian Province, Wuping County, Wan'an Town, Jiwen Village, Reishi Industry Service Center Plan Design (the first village in the national forest reform), November 2022, Project Leader.
Xiamen City, Fujian Province, Tong'an District, Shangling Village, Environmental Rural Education and Study Tour Rice and Wheat Hostel Project Planning and Design, September 2022, Project Leader.
Xiamen City, Fujian Province, Huli District, Jiangtou Community Environmental Transformation Planning and Design, August 2022, Project Leader.
Putian City Public Security Bureau Comprehensive Police Skills Training Base Project Plan Design (about 150 acres), June 2022, Project Leader.
Meizhou Island, Fujian Province, Seaside Landscape Planning and Design, June 2022, Project Leader.
Pingnan County, Fujian Province, Full Rural Film and Television Shooting Base Project Planning, May 2022, Project Leader.
Liancheng County, Fujian Province, Gaodi Village, Tieshan Luodi Village and other 13 Village Planning and Compilation, May 2021, Project Leader.
Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, Yutang Information Industry Park Urban Design (about 1100 acres), August 2021, Sub-project Leader.
Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, Cross-border Electronic Information Industry Park Urban Design (about 76 acres), June 2021, Sub-project Leader.
Changting County, Fujian Province, Shangjiao Village, Yangkeng Village, Duiwan Village Village Planning and Compilation, May 2021, Project Leader.
Dehua County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, Stone Mouth Water Tourism Landscape Planning and Design, May 2021, Sub-project Leader.
Changting County, Fujian Province, Tufang Town Migrant Square Landscape Planning and Design, March 2021, Project Leader.

Awards (Guiding Students)

December 2023, Guided students to participate in the 6th National College Students' Tourism Design Competition, Second Place, Organized by the Education Branch of the China Tourism Association.

April 2024, Guided students to participate in the 1st Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao College Planning and Design Competition, Third Place, Organized by the Urban Planning Society of China.

June 2024, Guided students to participate in the "Dongsheng Water Supply Project Urban Design Joint Workshop" and won the Excellent Award, Organized by the Guangdong

Asst. Prof. Kerun Li