Yu Qin

Yu Qin is a Professor in the Department of Real Estate at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School. Her research focuses on urban economics, environmental economics, and applied economics, with an emphasis on transportation, real estate markets, and climate change. She holds editorial roles at journals like China Economic Review and Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization. Yu earned her PhD in applied economics and management from Cornell University in 2014.

Research Interests:
1. Economic impacts of transportation networks
2. Housing and land market policies
3. Social consequences of air pollution and climate change
4. Urban sustainability and planning

Teaching Achievements:
Recipient of NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award (2018/19) and multiple SDE teaching awards. Maintains high evaluations across diverse courses, including real estate core modules, executive trainings, and Chinese-language MPAM programs.

Research Trends:
Her work bridges environmental challenges with urban development, emphasizing policy design, adaptation strategies, and interdisciplinary solutions. Recent studies address sea level rise, pollution-induced migration, and sustainable infrastructure.

Awards & Honors:
- NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award (AY2018/19)
- SDE Teaching Excellence Awards (2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19)
- SDE Teaching Award Honour Roll (2020)

Grants & Collaborations:
Focus on Singapore and China, with projects analyzing climate adaptation, pollution control, and urban policy. Active in international collaborations on environmental and economic research.