Dr. Lin Zhang | Landscape Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, china

Professional Profile

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Summary

Dr. Lin Zhang is a postdoctoral fellow at the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture. With a Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture from Seoul National University, Korea, her work integrates theory and practice in urban cultural landscape renewal. Dr. Zhang has authored over 20 academic papers, contributed to multiple national and international research projects, and actively participates in scholarly collaborations between China and South Korea.

Educational Details

Lin Zhang earned her Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture from Seoul National University, Korea, following earlier academic training focused on the built environment and landscape planning. Her doctoral research laid the foundation for her current work in heritage preservation and urban design.

Professional Experience

Currently a postdoctoral researcher at Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Dr. Zhang has participated in a range of high-impact research initiatives including the Beijing Postdoctoral Program and China–South Korea bilateral projects. She has also engaged in five consultancy or industry-sponsored projects, contributing expert insights to practical landscape planning and community renewal programs.

Research Interests

Her core research interests include the history and theory of landscape architecture, urban design, community renewal, and cultural landscape heritage protection. She is particularly focused on integrating digital tools—such as spatial humanities and text mining—with traditional planning theories to study organic renewal of urban and rural cultural landscapes in East Asia.

Author Metrics

Dr. Zhang's research has appeared in leading journals indexed by SCI and Scopus, such as Heritage Science, Land, Buildings, and Sustainability. Selected citations include:

  • Land (2023)

  • Buildings (2023)

  • Sustainability (2023)

  • Heritage Science (2023)

  • Urban and Regional Planning (2023)
    She also authored a book (ISBN: 978-7-5772-0976-0) and serves as a reviewer for leading journals such as Chinese Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture Frontiers, and others.

Awards and Honors

Dr. Zhang has led or participated in several competitive research grants including the Youth Capacity Enhancement Project at BUCEA and five international collaborative projects. She holds membership in respected organizations like the Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture, the Korean Society of Traditional Landscape Architecture, and ICOMOS China. She is currently being considered for the “Best Researcher Award” by the Architecture Engineers Awards.

Publication Top Notes

1.  Current Status and Prospects of Ecological Restoration and Brownfield Reuse Research Based on Bibliometric Analysis: A Literature Review

  • Authors: Lin Zhang, Yuzhou Wang, Qi Ding, Shi Yang

  • Journal: Land

  • Publisher: MDPI

  • Publication Date: May 30, 2025

  • Abstract: This paper employs bibliometric methods to analyze trends, research hotspots, and developmental trajectories in ecological restoration and brownfield reuse studies. It offers strategic insights into future research directions within the field of sustainable urban planning.
2.  The Philosophy of “Body and Use”: The Appropriate Use of Bodies in the Tea Space of Ming and Qing Dynasty Literati Paintings

  • Authors: Lin Zhang, Shi Yang

  • Journal: Buildings

  • Publisher: MDPI

  • Publication Date: March 19, 2025

  • Abstract: This interdisciplinary study explores how bodily behavior and spatial philosophy are embedded in literati tea paintings of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The research emphasizes the integration of architectural space and cultural embodiment in traditional Chinese art.

3. Quantitative Evaluation of Plants on Top Surface of the Great Wall in Dazhuangke Using the Analytical Hierarchy Process

  • Authors: Jianbin Pan, Nuo Xu, Yuyang Tang, Meijing Cheng, Lin Zhang, Bing Wang, Jingwen Lan

  • Journal: Heritage Science

  • Publisher: Springer Nature

  • Publication Date: September 11, 2023

  • Abstract: This paper applies the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to evaluate vegetation growing on the Great Wall’s surface, balancing ecological benefits and preservation needs. It provides a scientific framework for vegetation management in heritage conservation.
4. Investigating the Relationship between Landscape Design Types and Human Thermal Comfort: Case Study of Beijing Olympic Forest Park

  • Authors: Lin Zhang, Haiyun Xu, Jianbin Pan

  • Journal: Sustainability

  • Publisher: MDPI

  • Publication Date: February 2023

  • Abstract: This empirical study explores how different landscape design types affect human thermal comfort in urban green spaces. Using field data from Beijing Olympic Forest Park, it provides evidence-based guidance for climate-responsive urban design.

Conclusion

Dr. Lin Zhang is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award. Her academic foundation, international research collaborations, strong publication record, and innovative focus on the intersection of cultural heritage and digital technology make her a standout candidate.

While there is room to grow in terms of technology transfer and public engagement, her trajectory and interdisciplinary strengths clearly align with the values this award seeks to promote: academic excellence, research impact, and cultural advancement in the built environment.

Lin Zhang | Landscape Architecture | Best Researcher Award