Weiping Wu

Weiping Wu is Professor and Director of the M.S. in Urban Planning program at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. She previously chaired the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy at Tufts University and currently serves as Columbia's Vice Provost for Academic Programs. Her research examines urban dynamics in developing countries with expertise in Chinese urbanization, migration, housing, and infrastructure.

Publications analyze urbanization patterns, infrastructure financing, and socioeconomic transitions in Chinese cities, emphasizing how these conform to and challenge conventional urban theories. Recent books explore urbanization impacts on environmental resources, demographic changes, and sustainability challenges.

Leadership roles include chairing the Planning Accreditation Board and serving on advisory panels for the Hong Kong Research Grants Council and Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize. She previously served as President of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning.