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Biography
Prof. Fan received her Ph.D. degree from the Department of Construction Management at Tsinghua University and her bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from Southeast University. Prior to joining PolyU, she was a research fellow at the National University of Singapore and a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on the economics of the built environment, sustainable redevelopment, and digital infrastructure transformation. She employs empirical investigations and spatial equilibrium to inform cost-effective infrastructure delivery and built-environment policy optimization. Her current work addresses critical challenges in these domains, encompassing local energy infrastructures, urban renewal towards net-zero cities, microclimate risks and community resilience, public housing systems and city welfare, and the integration of artificial intelligence and digital platforms in fostering inclusive, resilient urban growth.
Teaching
Forecasting in Procurement
Sustainable Housing Systems
Economics for Urban Studies
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor of Management, Southeast University
Doctor of Philosophy, Tsinghua University
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Cross-Industry Investment and its Effects on Corporate Performance: Evidence from Real Estate Involvement by Non-Real Estate Firms
Fan, Y. & Liao, Z., Apr 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Information leverage: Housing market dynamics in public rehabilitation projects
Fan, Y. & Yu, H., May 2026, In: China Economic Review. 98, 102722.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Living on shaky ground: how earthquake risk shapes mortgage decisions
Fan, Y., Mao, M., Pan, Y., Sun, H. & Chen, M., Jan 2026, In: Regional Studies. 60, 1, 2596741.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Greening the Housing Sector in East Asian Cities
Phang, S. Y., Kim, K. H., Fan, Y., Murakami, J. & Wu, J., 1 Jan 2025, Greening the Housing Stock: Toward Net-zero Cities in East Asia. World Scientific Publishing Co., p. 1-26 26 p.Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Chapter in an edited book (as author) › Academic research › peer-review
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Optimization of density regulation under urban transformation: Implications from urban redevelopment in Hong Kong
Fan, Y. & Yu, H., Jul 2025, In: Cities. 162, 106004.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review