Xize WANG

Dr. Xize WANG is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Real Estate at the National University of Singapore (NUS), affiliated with the NUS Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies (IREUS) and NUS Center for Family and Population Research (CFPR). His research focuses on urban environment and health, sustainable mobility, and policy tools for healthier, sustainable cities. He holds a Ph.D. in Urban Planning & Development from the University of Southern California, and has postdoctoral experience at UC Berkeley.

Education:

• Ph.D., Urban Planning and Development, University of Southern California (2012-2017)
• M. URP, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Minnesota (2010-2012)
• B.Eng., Urban Planning, Peking University (2005-2010)
• B.A., Economics, Peking University (2005-2010)

Research Interests: Dr. WANG examines how urban environments impact mental health and sustainable transportation policies. His work bridges household-level urban dynamics with large-scale policy implications, addressing topics like residential crowding effects, commute-related depression, and generational differences in automobility. He contributes to global projects like the SALURBAL initiative, analyzing urban health across Latin America.

Publications & Policy Impact: His work appears in journals such as Urban Studies and Transportation Research, influencing policy bodies like the World Bank and U.S. Department of Transportation. Notable contributions include evidence-based insights on congestion pricing, urban health surveillance systems, and generation-specific mobility trends.

Teaching: Teaches courses on GIS for Real Estate, Urban Planning in Singapore, and advanced urban policy analysis. Engages in executive training programs for Singapore Land Authority and Urban Redevelopment Authority.

Affiliations: Editorial board member of Journal of Urban Health and Transportation Research Part D. Active in interdisciplinary research teams, including the SALURBAL Project.