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Qing Shen is a Professor at the University of Washington, serving as the Chair and Director of the Graduate School’s Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Urban Design Planning. He holds a PhD in City and Regional Planning from the University of California, Berkeley and has a keen interest in urban economics and metropolitan transportation planning policy. His scholarly work has resulted in numerous publications and methodological frameworks for analyzing urban spatial structures. His research focuses on the social and environmental consequences of automobile-oriented metropolitan development and the impact of information communication technologies on various population groups. Currently, his research delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by mobile ICT-enabled new mobility services, aiming to develop efficient, equitable, and environmentally responsible urban transportation solutions. Professor Shen has received various accolades including the Horwood Critique Prize and the Emerging Scholar Paper Award. He has been an active member of the academic community, serving on editorial boards for several academic journals. His educational background spans institutions in China and Canada, and he started his academic career at MIT. He has held significant positions across major universities and has been a visiting professor at leading institutions in China.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Currently serves as the Chair and Director of the Graduate School’s Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Urban Design Planning.
University of Maryland, College Park • College Park, MD
Served as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the School of Architecture, Planning, Preservation.
MIT • Cambridge, MA
Started academic career as an assistant professor before being promoted to associate professor.
Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.