Publications
Urban microclimate, outdoor thermal comfort, and urban greenery
This collection of studies includes research articles focusing on the interactions between urban greenery and urban microclimate. They are developed from my Master’s theis (Beijing-based) and my ongoing PhD study (Hong Kong-based).
Li, Y., Ouyang, W., Yin, S., Tan, Z., & Ren, C.* (2023). Microclimate and its influencing factors in residential public spaces during heat waves: An empirical study in Hong Kong. Building and Environment, 110225. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2023.110225
Li, Y., Fan, S., Li, K., Zhang, Y., Kong, L., Xie, Y., & Dong, L.* (2021). Large urban parks summertime cool and wet island intensity and its influencing factors in Beijing, China. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 65, 127375. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2021.127375
Li, Y., Fan, S., Li, K., Zhang, Y., & Dong, L.* (2021). Microclimate in an urban park and its influencing factors: A case study of Tiantan Park in Beijing, China. Urban Ecosystems, 24(4), 767–778. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11252-020-01073-4
Li, Y.#, Fan, S.#, Li, K., Ke, K., & Dong, L.* (2023). Contributions of urban green and blue spaces on local-scale climate in the core area of Beijing, China. Urban Ecosystems. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11252-023-01405-0
Reviews for linking research and practice
This collection of studies are review studies that are aimed at linking researchers and practitioners. The gap between researchers and practitioners is, on one hand, hampering practitioners from making good use of the knowledge derived from research, and on the other hand, hampering researchers from focusing on topics that are of the practitioners’ interest. These review articles are expected to provide holistic information on particular topics within the scope of urban sustainability that may provide insights for both sides.
Li, Y., Ren, C.*, Ho, J. Y., & Shi, Y. (2023). Landscape metrics in assessing how the configuration of urban green spaces affects their cooling effect: A systematic review of empirical studies. Landscape and Urban Planning, 239, 104842. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2023.104842