Introduction

Dr. Xinyu Liu is a researcher and part-time lecturer at the School of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), specialising in data-driven urban analytics. She holds a Ph.D. in Architecture from CUHK, with a solid academic background spanning urban planning and quantitative urban research.


Dr. Liu’s work focuses on the intersection of computational methods and human-centred urban design in high-density cities. Leveraging rigorous computational and data-driven workflows, her research investigates the intrinsic relationships between the street built environment, urban vitality, and quality of life. The overarching goal of her studies is to generate evidence-based design frameworks that contribute to sustainable high-density cities.

Research Interests

  • Data-driven urban design & street vitality assessment
  • Machine learning/GIS in urban research
  • Child-friendly & age-inclusive street environments

Publications

Journal

Machine-simulated human scoring model for child-friendly streets
Liu, X., et al. (2024). Machine-simulated human scoring model for child-friendly streets, Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism,

Conference

Street vitality-convenience mismatch

Liu, X., et al. (2025). Street vitality-convenience mismatch, AAG Annual Meeting.

Deep learning for street vitality evaluation

Liu, X., et al. (2024). Deep learning for street vitality evaluation, SPACE International Conference (London).

GIS & machine learning for street vitality

Liu, X., et al. (2022). GIS & machine learning for street vitality, CAADRIA Conference.

Research Projects

Principal Investigator: Walkability for older adults (Big Data Approach)
CUHK Interdisciplinary Research Seed Funding


Co-Investigator: Primary School Students' Travel Modes
National Natural Science Foundation of China

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Lecturer (Part-time)


PhD in Architecture (CUHK)(2020-2025)
MSc in Urbank Planning (Dalian University of Technology)(2017-2020)
BEng in Urban Planning (Inner Mongolia University of Technology)(2012-2017)


xinyuliu001@cuhk.edu.hk


Phone: +852 6488 7003