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xiaoyu-li-666/README.md

Hi there 👋

I AM

Xiaoyu Li

🌐 Personal Website: https://xiaoyu-li-666.github.io

Ph.D. Candidate in Urban & Regional Science Texas A&M University

Research on urban microclimate, thermal comfort, healthy aging, and climate-responsive landscape design.

🔬 About

Xiaoyu Li is a Ph.D. Candidate (ABD) at Texas A&M University, specializing in urban climate, environmental health, and landscape architecture.

Her research focuses on how outdoor environments affect thermal exposure, comfort, and well-being, especially for older adults and heat-vulnerable populations.

Her work integrates:

  • Urban microclimate modeling
  • Environmental exposure analysis
  • Landscape performance
  • Public health and aging
  • Geospatial analytics and simulation

🌡️ Research Areas

  • Urban Microclimate & Thermal Comfort Modeling heat exposure and pedestrian comfort across cities

  • Healthy Aging & Heat Vulnerability Designing environments for aging populations under climate stress

  • Climate-Responsive Landscape Design Data-driven strategies for resilient urban environments

  • Digital Twins & Environmental Modeling Integrating LiDAR, GIS, and simulation into design workflows

📊 Selected Work

COMFA-OA Thermal Comfort Model (2025)

A validated thermal comfort model specifically designed for older adults.

  • Published in Building & Environment
  • Includes open-source code (Python & R)
  • Interactive web-based calculator

📚 Selected Publications

  • Li, X. et al. (2025) A novel thermal comfort model for older adults — Building & Environment

  • Zhang, Y., Li, X. et al. (2024) Geographic methods & ecological momentary assessment — Social Science & Medicine

  • Li, D., Li, X. et al. (2023) Climate exposure & mental health — Science of the Total Environment

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Urban & Regional Science (Expected 2026) Texas A&M University

  • Master of Landscape Architecture (2022) Texas A&M University

  • B.Eng. in Landscape Architecture (2018) Southwest University, China

🧪 Methods & Tools

  • Urban climate modeling
  • Thermal comfort evaluation
  • LiDAR & 3D urban morphology
  • GIS & geospatial analytics
  • Environmental simulation (ENVI-met)
  • Machine learning & EMA

🏆 Highlights

  • 180+ citations
  • 20+ student projects mentored
  • 8+ courses taught or assisted
  • NIH-funded research involvement

🤝 Experience

  • Instructor of Record — Texas A&M University
  • Landscape Designer — Shanghai (Part-time)
  • Research Assistant — Interdisciplinary climate & health projects

📫 Contact

  • Email: lxy819457986@tamu.edu
  • Affiliation: Texas A&M University, Department of Landscape & Urban Planning

🔗 Keywords (for SEO)

urban microclimate, thermal comfort, healthy aging, heat vulnerability, landscape architecture, environmental modeling, climate adaptation, urban design, public health, geospatial analysis

📌 Notes

This repository serves as an academic profile and entry point to research, publications, and projects related to urban climate and health-focused design.

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