معرفی
Shuhsien Lin serves as an Assistant Professor and Junior Researcher at the Research Innovation Center, conducting interdisciplinary research at the intersection of architectural design, urban planning, and community well-being. Her work emphasizes practical solutions for sustainable urban environments in Japanese and Taiwanese contexts, focusing on neighborhood dynamics, aging populations, and underutilized space revitalization through resident-led initiatives.
Her academic credentials include:
- Master of Architecture, Waseda University (2010-2012)
- Master of Engineering, National Taiwan University (2008-2012)
- Bachelor of Science, National Cheng Kung University (2004-2008)
Dr. Lin's research centers on Urban Planning, Community Development, and Regional Planning, with particular expertise in sustainable campus initiatives, rural health tourism development, and inclusive design for aging communities. She investigates how environmental cognition influences subjective well-being and explores innovative models for resident-led public space conversion through mixed-methods approaches combining large-scale surveys, case studies, and participatory design workshops.
Her 2018-2023 publications demonstrate consistent focus on built environment-social outcome relationships across multiple scales—from Tokyo neighborhood well-being studies to Taipei aging community interventions—revealing methodological diversity while maintaining emphasis on community-driven spatial solutions and evidence-based policy development.
Notable recognition includes:
- University students promote sustainable campus planning (2009, Taiwan Ministry of Education)
Dr. Lin has secured significant research funding including a 2019-2023 project on resident-initiated public space conversion, a Nippon Life Insurance Foundation grant (2017-2019) for mutual assistance spaces in aging communities, and an Asahi Glass Foundation award (2017-2019) studying urban environmental factors for elderly mobility. Her collaborative approach involves partnerships with municipal governments, community organizations, and interdisciplinary research teams across East Asia.
