Research and expertise
I am a Doctoral Researcher in the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering at Loughborough University. My work examines how the built environment shapes visual perception, way finding and mobility.
Using eye-tracking, spatial analysis (including 2D/3D visibility and isovist measures) and VR experiments, I capture visual attention and behavioural patterns in both virtual and controlled real-world urban settings. My research focuses on age-friendly and cognitively supportive streets, with particular attention to the needs of older adults and other vulnerable groups.
By integrating spatial metrics, visual data and machine-learning analysis, I aim to provide evidence-based insights that support the design of clearer, more accessible and more liveable urban environments.
Recent publications
- Cui, X., Li, S., Li, Z. & Dong, Z. (2024). Exploring the impact of mountain urban characteristics on housing prices: A study utilising Street View visual features. ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, X-4, 91-2024
Profile
I am a Doctoral Researcher in the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering at Loughborough University.
I hold both a bachelor's and a master's degree from China University of Mining and Technology, where I gained academic and project experience in landscape architecture and urban environment studies.
Professional affiliations
- Member, National Land & Landscape Research Group, China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT)
Awards
- National Graduate Scholarship, China