Systematic Urban Management Lab

Prof. Qian-Cheng WANG

Presidential Assistant Professor

Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, CityU

Prof. Qian-Cheng WANG has joined City University of Hong Kong as a Presidential Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering in June 2025. He received his PhD in Land Economy and his MPhil in Architecture and Urban Studies from the University of Cambridge, having previously obtained a First-Class Bachelor's degree in Building Engineering and Management from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Prof. Wang's research harnesses digital twin technology to enhance decision-making in smart cities, with a particular focus on dynamic urban modelling and the innovative integration of heterogeneous data for sustainable development. He has led and contributed to leading research projects, published over 30 peer-reviewed articles garnering more than 1,000 citation sand received upwards of 20 academic honours and awards. In addition to his research activities, he serves as an associate editor of Environment and Behavior, sits on the associate editorial board of Computational Urban Science, and acts as a peer reviewer for over 30international journals.