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Yizhao Yang is a Professor in the Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management (PPPM) at the University of Oregon's College of Design. As Sustainable Cities and Landscape (SCL) Hub Academy Faculty Lead, their research examines the interplay between "Place, Policy, and People" in sustainable urban development.
- Ph.D. in Urban Planning (2007), Cornell University
- M.R.P. in Regional Planning (2001), Cornell University
- M.S. in Building Science (1998), Tsinghua University
- B.Arch. in Architecture (1995), Tianjin University
Research focuses on two domains: 1) Policy-Place dynamics through cross-cultural analysis of sustainable urban policies in Asia, and 2) Place-People interactions examining environmental impacts on human behavior and well-being. Current work includes Voluntary Local Reviews in Japanese cities and placemaking strategies for inclusive communities.
Recent publications analyze walkability metrics during pandemics, transportation's role in neighborhood livability, Beijing's Olympic Forest Park, urban sprawl in China, and children's mental health impacts from housing conditions. Key trends show interdisciplinary integration of GIS, health outcomes, and comparative urban studies.
Scientific Awards
- Fulbright Scholarship (2023–2024)
- Lincoln Institute International Research Fellowship (2022)
- Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Case Study Award (2022)
- Multiple teaching and research grants from 2002–2023
Advising includes direct mentorship of Ph.D. and Master's students on topics ranging from school travel behavior to residential satisfaction. Funded by institutions like the US-Japan Fulbright Commission, National Institute for Transportation and Communities, and US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Active in professional reports, Yang has produced influential studies on Portland's post-COVID mobility patterns, China's urban growth boundaries, active school travel interventions, and housing policy evaluations. Their work bridges urban planning, public health, and transportation research.
