Hongxia Pu

Hongxia Pu is a PhD student and Guest Researcher at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. Her research focuses on Desakota urbanity in hilly regions of Southwest China, employing filmic methods to explore socio-ecological landscapes.

Education:

• Graduated from KU Leuven, Belgium in 2019 with a degree in Urbanism and Strategic Spatial Planning.
• Exchange studies at University Iuav of Venice in 2018, participating in projects on Suzhou waterfront and climate change in Cavallino Venice.

Her research interests center on the intersection of urban planning, landscape architecture, and socio-ecological systems in the context of Desakota regions in China. She employs innovative methodologies, particularly film, to investigate landscapes of care, use, and exploitation, with a focus on elderly peasants and migrant workers. Her work bridges the gap between rural and urban studies, emphasizing the socio-ecological futures of rapidly changing landscapes.

Her recent publications demonstrate a cohesive trend in using film as an affective resonance medium for research, exploring changing landscapes through visual and sensory methods. This approach has been presented at international venues including the Venice Biennale and the Barcelona Biennale, highlighting interdisciplinary applications in sustainable futures and artistic research practices.

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As a PhD student, she actively collaborates in research networks like the University of Copenhagen external organization and participates in workshops on filmic methodologies, though she does not supervise students. Her work involves interdisciplinary teams focused on landscape care, resource exploitation, and socio-ecological transitions.