Haoyue Yang

Haoyue Yang serves as an Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture within the School of Planning, Design, and Construction at Michigan State University, contributing to academic programs and research initiatives in environmental design.

Education Background:

• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Northeast Forestry University, China
• Master of Landscape Architecture, Texas A&M University
• Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Science, Texas A&M University (with Certificates in Health Systems and Design and Sustainable Urbanism)

Research Expertise: Dr. Yang investigates the critical nexus between built environments and social infrastructure, employing geospatial analytics to examine how physical spaces influence loneliness, social networks, and community sustainability. Her interdisciplinary work spans healthy aging, intergenerational design, and healthcare facility environments, aiming to develop evidence-based design interventions that strengthen urban social connectedness and active living through policy innovation.