✉ leixiong@cityu.edu.mo, Kmt20005@gmail.com

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=leI_iPIAAAAJ

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Academic Qualifications

Ph.D. in Digital Media Design — Asia University, Taiwan (2018)

M.A. in Design — Northeast Normal University, Changchun, China (2014)

B.A. in Design — Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China (2011)

Current Position

Associate Professor, Faculty of Innovation and Design, City University of Macau (Jan 2025 – Present)

Working Experience

Associate Professor, School of Architecture and Design Arts, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, China (2020 – 2025)

Lecturer, School of Fine Arts, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China (2018 – 2020)

Research Area

Urban built environments, public health, and residents' well-being

Consumer behavior and cultural experience in commercial / heritage spaces

Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM / DANP) methods in design evaluation

Digital design and computational architectural morphology

Research and Publications

Published Papers

2026

Cheung, S. M., Zheng, W. Q., Xiong, L*., Tzeng, G. H., Wang, X., & Zhu, B. W.* (2026). Cognitive and affective dynamics in city walk tourism. Annals of Tourism Research, 119, 104188. [SSCI; ABS 4; ABDC A*; Q1 top: 2/220 in SOCIOLOGY; IF(2024): 7.8] (Corresponding author) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2026.104188
Zhang, Y. F., Xiong, L*., Zhang, M. C., Tao, S. M., Tzeng, G. H., & Zhu, B. W.* (2026). Understanding traditional spatial taboos among half-believers in guestrooms: A Kansei engineering experiment. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 136, 104662. [SSCI; ABS 3; ABDC A*; Q1 top: 6/141 in HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM; IF(2024): 8.3] (Corresponding author) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhm.2026.104662
Zheng, X. Y., Zhu, B. W.*, Wang, K., Tzeng, G. H., & Xiong, L*. (2026). Decoding authenticity judgments in ethnic restaurants: a hybrid approach for bridging cultural gatekeeper and adventurer perspectives. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 132, 104390. [SSCI; ABS 3; ABDC A*; Q1 top: 6/141 in HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM; IF(2024): 8.3] (Corresponding author) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104390
Mao, Y., Zhang, X., Xiong, L., Zhu, B. W.*, Wang, G. Q., Zou, Z. J., & Tzeng, G. H. (2026). How Graffiti and Surroundings Shape Visitor's Perceived Safety: A Multiple Conjunctural Causation Analysis. Cities, 168, 106481. [SSCI; ABS 2; Q1: 5/76 in URBAN STUDIES; IF(2024): 6.6] (Co-author) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2025.106481
Lin, R., Zhu, B. W., Xiong, L*., & Tzeng, G. H. (2026). Linking landscape features of urban parks to visitors’ sense of place: A novel hybrid machine learning approach. Journal of Destination Marketing & Management, 39, 101055. [SSCI; ABS 1; ABDC A; Q1: 11/141 in HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM; IF(2024): 7.4] (Corresponding author) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdmm.2025.101055
Lin, R., Zhu, B. W.*, Xiong, L*., Wang, G. Q., & Tzeng, G. H. (2026). Bridging Perceived and Projected Destination Images: A Machine Learning-Driven Systemic Network Analysis. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research. [SSCI; ABS 2; ABDC A; Q1; IF(2024): 5.3] (Corresponding author) https://doi.org/10.1177/10963480261432564

2025

Wang, G. Q., Zhu, B. W., Wang, K., Li, X. Y., & Xiong, L.* (2025). Links between cue combinations of physical environments and consumer satisfaction in themed restaurants from a systematic approach–avoidance perspective. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 126, 104055. [SSCI; ABS 3; ABDC A*; Q1 top: 4/140 in HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM; IF(2024): 8.3] (Corresponding author) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhm.2024.104055
Wang, K., Li, X. Y., Zhu, B. W., & Xiong, L.* (2025). A data mining approach to explore the causal rules between environmental conditions of neighborhood parks and seniors' satisfaction. Cities, 162, 105897. [SSCI; ABS 2; Q1: 5/77 in URBAN STUDIES; IF(2024): 6.6] (Corresponding author) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2025.105897
Zhu, B. W., Zhang, Y. F., Xiong, L*., Wu, Y. D., & Zhang, M. C. (2025). Configurational effects of microscale walking environment conditions on pedestrian perceptions in transit-oriented development. International Journal of Urban Sciences, 1–28. [SSCI; Q1 in URBAN STUDIES] (Corresponding author) https://doi.org/10.1080/12265934.2025.2603402
Li, X., Zhu, B. W., Xiong, L.*, Li, X. Y., & Tzeng, G. H. (2025). Exploring Combinations of Landscape Features in Urban Green Spaces and Their Recovery Effects on Minor Depression. Journal of Urban Planning and Development, 151(1), 04024064. [SSCI] (Corresponding author)
Zhu, B. W., Feng, C. W., Xiong, L., Zheng, W. Q., Wang, G. Q., Zhang, X., & Tzeng, G. H. (2025). Rule Sets for Identifying Conditional Attributes of Campus Green Spaces with Enhanced Mental Restoration Effect. Journal of Urban Planning and Development, 151(1), 04024069. [SSCI] (Co-author)
Zhao, L., Zhang, H., Li, R., Lin, J., Xiong, L., Zheng, Y. Y., & Zhang, H. (2025). How psychological and cultural factors drive donation behavior in cultural heritage preservation: construction of the cultural generativity behavior mode. npj Heritage Science, 13(1), 28. [SSCI] (Co-author)
Xiong, L., Li, S. J., Zhang, Z., Wang, K., Yang, H., & Wang, G. (2025). Folk Legends and Proverbs Related to Animals in Northeastern China: Contemporary Young People's Viewpoints and the Construction of Cultural Codes. Critical Arts, 1–17. [SSCI] (First & Corresponding author)
Luo, Y., Motomura, M., Zhao, J., …, Xiong, L., …, & Koohsari, M. J. (2025). Developing and testing an audit tool for activity-friendly parks in dense urban areas of Asia. Cities & Health, 9(2), 319–331. [SSCI] (Co-author)

2024

Zheng, W. Q., Cheung, S. M., Zhu, B. W., & Xiong, L.* (2024). A hybrid multi-attribute decision-making model for the systematic evaluation of exoticism-themed retail spaces from the perspective of consumer experience. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 79, 103848. [SSCI; ABS 2; ABDC A; Q1 top: 14/306 in BUSINESS; IF(2024): 10.4] (Corresponding author) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jretconser.2024.103848
Zhao, L. C., Zheng, Y. Y., Lin, J. Y., Shen, K., Li, R. T., Xiong, L.*, Zhu, B. W.*, & Tzeng, G. H. (2024). An ex-ante evaluation model of urban renewal projects for the sustainability potential towards TOD and AUD based on a FDEMATEL-GIS-FI approach. International Journal of Information Technology & Decision Making, 23(06), 2309–2333. [SCIE; ABDC C; ABS 1] (Corresponding author)

2023

Fan, Z. M., Zhu, B. W., Xiong, L.*, Huang, S. W., & Tzeng, G. H. (2023). Urban design strategies fostering creative workers’ sense of identity in creative and cultural districts in East Asia: An integrated knowledge-driven approach. Cities, 137, 104269. [SSCI; ABS 2; Q1: 2/43 in URBAN STUDIES; IF(2022): 6.7] (Corresponding author) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2023.104269
Lin, C., Wang, G., Zeng, B. Y., Li, S. J., Xiong, L*., & Yang, H. (2023). Revealing the Pattern of Causality in Tourist Experience and Perception of Sacredness in Shamanic Heritage Destinations: Evidence from Northeast China. (Corresponding author)

2022

Zhu, B. W., Xiao, Y. H., Zheng, W. Q., Xiong, L*., He, X. Y., Zheng, J. Y., & Chuang, Y. C. (2022). A hybrid multiple-attribute decision-making model for evaluating the esthetic expression of environmental design schemes. Sage Open, 12(2), 21582440221087268. [SSCI; Q1] (Corresponding author)
Sheng, G., Liao, L., Xiong, L*., Zhu, B. W., & Cheung, S. M. (2022). Revitalization and development strategies of fostering urban cultural heritage villages: A quantitative analysis integrating expert and local resident opinions. Systems, 10(6), 202. [SSCI; Q1] (Corresponding author)
Mei, L., Liu, K., Xiong, L*., & Zhu, B. W. (2022). Approach based on data mining for exploring the hierarchical decision-making rules between the generation of transnational immigrants' sense of place in religious spaces and psychological needs. Religions, 13(3), 195. [AHCI] (Corresponding author)

2021

Xiong, L., Sheng, G., Fan, Z. M., Yang, H., Hwang, F. J., & Zhu, B. W. (2021). Environmental design strategies to decrease the risk of nosocomial infection in medical buildings using a hybrid MCDM model. Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 2021, 5534607. [SCI] (First author)
Li, S. J., Luo, Y. F., Liu, Z. C., Xiong, L*., & Zhu, B. W. (2021). Exploring Strategies for Improving Green Open Spaces in Old Downtown Residential Communities from the Perspective of Public Health. Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 2021, 5547749. [SCI] (Corresponding author)
Lin, K. Q., He, Y., Yang, Y., & Xiong, L*. (2021). From Topology Optimization to Complex Digital Architecture: A New Methodology for Architectural Morphology Generation. Advances in Civil Engineering, 2021, 13. [SCI] (Corresponding author)
Cheng, F., Jin, Y., Chien, C. W., Xiong, L., & Chuang, Y. C. (2021). A hybrid MADM model for newly graduated nurse's competence evaluation and improvement. Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 2021, 6658538. [SCI] (Corresponding author)

2020

Zhu, B. W., Huang, Z., & Xiong, L*. (2020). Application of the Kano model and DEMATEL technique to explore sustainable promotion strategies for Thai-Chinese temples as tourist attractions. Religions, 11(4), 199. [AHCI] (Corresponding author)

2019

Xiong, L., Teng, C. L., Li, Y. Q., Lee, Y. Z., Zhu, B. W., & Liu, K. (2019). A qualitative-quantitative evaluation model for systematical improving the creativity of students' design scheme. Sustainability, 11(10), 2792. [SSCI; Q2; IF: 3.3] (First & Corresponding author)

2018

Feng, I. M., Chen, J. H., Zhu, B. W., & Xiong, L. (2018). Assessment of and improvement strategies for the housing of healthy elderly: Improving quality of life. Sustainability, 10(3), 722. [SSCI; Q2; IF: 3.3] (Co-author)

2017

Zhu, B. W., Zhang, J. R., Tzeng, G. H., Huang, S. L., & Xiong, L. (2017). Public open space development for elderly people by using the DANP-V model to establish continuous improvement strategies towards a sustainable and healthy aging society. Sustainability, 9(3), 420. [SSCI; Q2; IF: 3.3] (Co-author)
Xiong, L., Teng, C. L., Zhu, B. W., Tzeng, G. H., & Huang, S. L. (2017). Using the D-DANP-mV model to explore the continuous system improvement strategy for sustainable development of creative communities. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14(11), 1309. [SSCI] (First & Corresponding author)

Research Grants and Projects:

National Social Science Fund of China — Art General Project (國家社會科學基金藝術學一般項目) ★ National Level

Grant No.: 24BG156

Title: New Vitality for Old Communities: Urban Landscape Renewal Design Strategies in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (老社區新活力：粵港澳大灣區城市景化更新設計策略研究)

Funder: National Office for Philosophy and Social Science

Duration: Aug 2024 – Dec 2026 | Role: Co-Investigator (參與) | Funding: CNY 300,000

Status: Ongoing

Guangdong Philosophy and Social Science Planning Youth Project (廣東省哲學社會科學規劃2022年度青年項目)

Grant No.: GD22YYS11

Title: Research on Environmental Renewal Strategies of Smart Tourism Attractions Based on Tourists’ Perceptual Needs in the New Era (基於新時代遊客感知需求的智慧旅遊景點環境更新策略研究)

Funder: Guangdong Philosophy and Social Science Planning Office

Duration: May 2022 – Present | Role: Principal Investigator (主持) | Funding: CNY 50,000

Status: Ongoing

Guangdong Philosophy and Social Science Planning Joint Project (廣東省哲學社會科學規劃共建項目)

Grant No.: GD20XYS41

Title: Multi-Attribute Decision Analysis and Revitalization Strategies for Cultural Heritage Districts in Guangfu Region Based on the AOD Framework (基於AOD理念的廣府地區文化遺產街區多屬性決策分析與活化策略研究)

Funder: Guangdong Philosophy and Social Science Planning Office

Duration: Jun 2021 – Dec 2024 | Role: Co-Investigator (參與) | Funding: CNY 40,000

Status: Completed

Zhuhai Philosophy and Social Science Planning General Project (珠海市哲學社會科學規劃一般課題)

Grant No.: 2021YBC184

Title: Post-pandemic Continuous Improvement Strategies for Neighborhood Open Spaces in Old Urban Districts from a Healthy Aging Perspective: A Case Study of Community Parks in Xiangzhou, Zhuhai (健康老齡化視角下後疫情時代舊城區鄰里開放空間持續改善策略研究)

Funder: Zhuhai Philosophy and Social Science Planning Office

Duration: Oct 2021 – Oct 2022 | Role: Co-Investigator (參與) | Funding: Non-funded

Status: Completed

Academic Awards

2019 – 2nd Eurasian Conference on Educational Innovation, Best Paper Award
2021 – Amsterdam Cycling Bridge Design Competition, Two student works shortlisted (Instructor Award)
2021 – "Mindscape: Constructing Harmony" China Spatial Art Structure Competition, Shortlisted Award (with Tianjin University)
2021 – 12th Yuanye Cup International Competition for College Students, Shortlisted Award
2021 – Guangdong Provincial Environmental Art Design Competition, Excellent Instructor Award
2020 – 1st Muleng City Cultural and Creative Competition, Excellent Instructor Award
2015 – Asia Design Award, Landscape Design Category (Undergraduate), Excellence Award

Professional Services

Peer Reviewer

59 reviews of 49 manuscripts across 35 journals (Web of Science verified, June 2026)

Journal of Sustainable Tourism (SSCI, ISSN: 0966-9582)
International Journal of Tourism Research (SSCI, ISSN: 1099-2340)
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research (SSCI, ISSN: 1096-3480)
International Journal of Human Resource Management (SSCI, ISSN: 0958-5192)
Journal of Consumer Culture (SSCI, ISSN: 1469-5405)
International Journal of Consumer Studies (SSCI, ISSN: 1470-6423)
International Journal of Urban Sciences (SSCI, ISSN: 1226-5934)
Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering (SSCI/SCIE, ISSN: 1346-7581)
Buildings (SCIE, ISSN: 2075-5309)
Urban Forestry & Urban Greening (SCIE/SSCI, ISSN: 1618-8667)
Sustainable Cities and Society (SCIE, ISSN: 2210-6707)
Cities & Health (SSCI, ISSN: 2374-8834)
Land (SSCI/SCIE, ISSN: 2073-445X)
Sustainability (SSCI/SCIE, ISSN: 2071-1050)
Planning Perspectives (SSCI, ISSN: 0266-5433)
Tourism Planning and Development (SSCI, ISSN: 2156-8316)
Tourism and Hospitality Research (SSCI, ISSN: 1467-3584)
Journal of Vacation Marketing (SSCI, ISSN: 1356-7667)
Space and Culture (SSCI, ISSN: 1206-3312)
Visual Studies (SSCI/A&HCI, ISSN: 1472-586X)
Journal of Contemporary Ethnography (SSCI, ISSN: 0891-2416)
Rural Society (SSCI, ISSN: 1037-1656)
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being (SSCI, ISSN: 1748-2631)
Journal of Medical Internet Research (SCIE/SSCI, ISSN: 1438-8871)
International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology (SSCI/SCIE, ISSN: 1350-4509)
International Journal of Information Technology & Decision Making (SCIE, ISSN: 0219-6220)
Engineering Management Journal (SSCI, ISSN: 1042-9247)
Innovation: The European Journal of Social Science Research (SSCI, ISSN: 1351-1610)
IEEE Access (SCI/SSCI, ISSN: 2169-3536)
SAGE Open (SSCI, ISSN: 2158-2440)
Education Sciences (ESCI/SSCI, ISSN: 2227-7102)
Smart Cities (ESCI, ISSN: 2624-6511)
Soft Computing (SCIE, ISSN: 1432-7643)
Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics (SCIE, ISSN: 1558-9250)
Free Radical Research (SCIE, ISSN: 1071-5762)
(Full record: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/rid/Y-1706-2019)

Conference Program Committees

MLTrustCom 2020 (1st International Workshop on Machine Learning for Trust, Security and Privacy) — Program Committee Member
IEEE BIBM 2020 (International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine) — Program Committee Member
DASFAA 2021 Workshop: MLDLDSA 2021 (CCF Class B) — Program Committee Member
Special Session MGDMTA 2021 (Multi-Goal Decision Making Techniques and Applications) — Workshop Organizer
DLWoT 2021 (1st International Workshop on Deep Learning for the Web of Things) — Program Committee Member

Assoc. Prof. Lei XIONG