Shanshan Li

Dr. Shanshan Li is a Lecturer at the University of Southern California Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on the intersection of Chinese military history and architectural heritage, particularly analyzing Ming Dynasty defense systems along the Great Wall.

• Specializes in historical geography and fortification design
• Published extensively on Juyongguan Pass and Liaodong Garrison defense networks
• Applies GIS mapping to ancient military spatial configurations

Her work reveals trends in defensive urban planning and terrain utilization during imperial China's border security development. Recent projects examine multi-functional spaces in historical transit infrastructure like military settlements and modern underground complexes.