Short CV

Short CV

Since 2023

Postdoc, University of Bern, Institute of Geography, Switzerland
11/2021-01/2022

International PhD student exchange, Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture and Built Environment, the Netherlands
2019-2023

PhD in Sociology, University of Paris-Saclay, INRAE, UMR SADAPT, France
2017-2019

Planner, Shanghai Tongji Urban Planning and Design Institute, Co., ltd. China
2014-2017

Master in Town and County Planning, Tongji University, China
2009-2014

Bachelor in Urban Planning, Tongji University, China

Research interests

  • Sustainable planning and development
  • Commons
  • Urban-rural linkage
  • Public policy
  • Agri-food system
  • International comparison

Publications

Publication Year Type

Research Insights

23/07/2024

Uncovering urban commons-public relationship through the lens of land use. Insights from Switzerland.

The excessive use and unequal distribution of resources in urban areas pose urgent socio-ecological challenges to sustainability. Urban commons have been proposed a potential to promote sustainability. As an alternative mode of resource governance besides the state and the market they open the case for thinking beyond public-private partnerships – Tianzhu Liu on exploring the urban commons-public partnership in Switzerland.
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