Dr. Zhongjie Lin

Professor

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Biography

Zhongjie Lin is the Benjamin Z. Lin Presidential Professor of Urban Design and Director of the Future Cities Initiative at the Stuart Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania. He heads the Urban Design concentration and is a co-founder of Futurepolis, an acclaimed international firm specializing in architecture, urban planning, and landscape design. His research focuses on the theory and practice of urban design, sustainable urbanism, and contemporary Asian architecture. Dr. Lin has authored and co-authored numerous influential works, including books that explore urban environments and architectural movements in Japan and China. He has been actively involved in various projects and exhibitions aimed at fostering dialogues on modern architecture and urban regeneration. His ongoing work examines the spatial and environmental impacts of emerging autonomous mobility technologies. Dr. Lin has received several prestigious awards, including the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship and the Guggenheim Fellowship, and has led significant educational initiatives in urban design since rejoining the faculty at Weitzman School.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Leads the Urban Design concentration and directs the Future Cities Initiative.

Professor of Architecture and Urbanism

2014-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of North Carolina at Charlotte • Charlotte, NC

Led the Master of Urban Design Program.

Awards

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Woodrow Wilson Fellowship

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Guggenheim Fellowship

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Abe Fellowship

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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