Shipeng Sun

Dr. Shipeng Sun is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at Hunter College, City University of New York. His research focuses on spatial analysis, network theory, and agent-based modeling to study human-environment interactions, particularly in urban, suburban, and exurban contexts. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address land-use change, housing markets, and sustainability challenges. Sun teaches courses in Geographic Information Science (GIS) and geoinformatics, advocating for eco-friendly practices to contribute to global sustainability goals.

His work integrates quantitative methods like network analysis and agent-based modeling to explore complex systems, including socio-economic dynamics and ecological processes across spatial scales. He highlights the importance of understanding land-use and land-cover change (LUCC) as a critical interface between human behavior and environmental systems. Sun’s research also examines housing decisions and their role in shaping urban landscapes, drawing on socio-cultural theories of housing as both structure and identity.

While no specific grants, awards, or student advisees are listed, his academic service and pedagogical focus reflect a commitment to bridging theoretical and applied geography. He envisions agent-based models as virtual laboratories to simulate and address sustainability challenges for growing urban populations.