Jinyan Wang

Jinyan Wang is a Lecturer and Master's Supervisor at the Department of Architecture, School of Civil Engineering and Water Conservancy, Shandong University. His research focuses on urban, rural, and regional planning, with particular emphasis on urban form, spatial development, human settlement philosophy, and planning governance.

• Education: BEng and ME in Urban Planning, PhD in Human Geography (Urban and Regional Planning), and postdoctoral research in Chinese Philosophy

His research integrates theoretical analysis with engineering practice, exploring topics such as transport-oriented spatial development models, urban morphology evolution, and the philosophical underpinnings of Chinese planning systems. The 15 most recent publications highlight his work on village-town networks, urban village restructuring, economic spatial disparities, and historical urban planning frameworks.

Wang has participated in numerous research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Ministry of Construction, Energy Foundation, and local/international commissions. His affiliations include the Urban Planning Society of China, Geographical Society of China, and editorial roles at academic institutions.