Xin Wang

Xin Wang, PhD, is a Researcher at the Department of Architecture, School of Civil Engineering, Shandong University. With a background in landscape architecture and urban planning, they focus on integrating edible plants into urban landscapes and applying sociological methods to design. Their work bridges ecological sustainability with community engagement.

• Education: PhD in Landscape Architecture (University of Stuttgart, 2016), MSc in Landscape Architecture (Peking University, 2010), BSc in Architecture (Shandong University, 2008)
• Research: Urban agriculture systems, edible landscape theory, sociocultural dimensions of design, and sustainable urban planning
• Projects: Led Shandong University's edible landscape research, contributed to Stuttgart's Stadtacker Wagenhallen urban farm, and participated in European COST-funded urban agriculture initiatives
• Awards: Multiple teaching accolades including Shandong University's Young Teaching Expert recognition

Their recent publications analyze Beijing's urban edible landscapes and explore historical preservation in Berlin, reflecting interdisciplinary expertise spanning urban ecology, design sociology, and permaculture principles. Research trends emphasize sustainable urban development through productive landscapes and community-centered approaches.

Scientific awards include:

• 2017: Young Teaching Expert (Shandong University)
• 2017: Lecture Competition Second Prize (Shandong University)
• 2016: Ethics Essay Competition First Prize (Shandong University Education Union)
• 2010: CSC High-Level University Doctoral Scholarship