Bo Li

Dr. Bo Li is a researcher at the Department of Sociology, John F. Kennedy Institute, Freie Universität Berlin. He holds a PhD in Urban Studies from Delft University of Technology (2023) and is currently conducting research under the Rubicon Fellowship from the Dutch Research Council, collaborating with Prof. Sebastian Kohl on the financialization of rental housing from a historical comparative perspective.

Research Interests:

• Housing Financialization
• Private Rented Sector
• Residential Satisfaction and Mobility
• Subjective Well-Being
• Comparative Urban Studies
• Behavioural Economics and Big Data Applications

Dr. Li's research integrates qualitative and quantitative methods, leveraging web-scraped big data and satellite imagery to analyze housing dynamics across countries, with a regional focus on metropolitan China, especially Shenzhen. His work critically addresses housing rights, affordability, and social equity.

His recent publications (2017–2024) show a strong trajectory in urban housing research, with articles in Journal of Urban Management, Cities, Habitat International, and Journal of Housing and the Built Environment. The research trends emphasize policy implications, behavioral drivers, and socio-spatial inequalities in rapidly urbanizing contexts.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• Rubicon Fellowship, Dutch Research Council

Academic Service:

• Associate Editor, Journal of Urban Management
• Associate Editor, Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
• Coordinator, European Network for Housing Research (ENHR) Conference
• Reviewer for Urban Studies, Cities, Journal of Housing and the Built Environment, among others

Dr. Li actively contributes to the global housing research community through editorial leadership and collaborative projects. While no formal students are listed, he is engaged in advising through collaborative research and academic mentorship. His current work is supported by the Rubicon Fellowship, enabling independent research on transnational housing financialization.

Laboratory and Research Teams:

Dr. Li is embedded in the research team led by Prof. Sebastian Kohl at Freie Universität Berlin and collaborates extensively with scholars from Delft University of Technology, including S.J. Jansen, H. van der Heijden, and P. Boelhouwer. He is also connected to the European Network for Housing Research (ENHR), contributing to broader scholarly coordination in the field.