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Kerry Fang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Previously affiliated with Florida State University (FSU), she specializes in urban planning, economic development, land use policy, and the interplay between innovation and urban agglomeration. Her research bridges economics, geography, and sociology, with a focus on policy tools for equitable growth and environmental sustainability.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning and Design, University of Maryland (2018)
- M.A. and B.A. in Land Management, Zhejiang University (2013 and 2011)
Research Interests:
- Economic development strategies and their impacts on urban innovation and entrepreneurship
- Land use policies, including transfer of development rights and urban sprawl mitigation
- Agglomeration effects, corruption in urban governance, and spatial inequality
- Climate adaptation and coastal resilience through land-use interventions
Awards and Honors:
- International Association of Chinese Planners Rising Scholar Award (2020)
- Multiple teaching awards at FSU, including the College of Social Science and Public Policy Teaching Award (2021)
- Best Paper Awards at Global Chinese Real Estate Congress and other conferences (2010–2014)
Teaching and Leadership:
- Course instructor for Growth Management and Economic Development Practicum (a global classroom with universities in Italy and Russia)
- Advocates for inclusive pedagogy and urban data science integration in academic curricula
Labs and Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary research teams studying urban resilience, innovation ecosystems, and policy implementation. Her work frequently involves global partnerships and comparative analyses of cities in the US, China, Australia, and Russia.
