“My overarching goal as a scholar is to build our understanding of the behavioral foundations for urban and environmental policies aimed at sustainable urbanization”
Research Interests
Climate, Cities and Real Estate
Building decarbonization, climate risks in real estate markets, well-being and climate justice and air quality in cities – are integral aspects of achieving better and more sustainable urbanization in order to reach our collective goal of Net Zero by 2050.
Sustainable Urbanization and Real Estate in Asia
In an increasingly urbanized global landscape, China's rapid urbanization provides a valuable model for comprehending the advantages and disadvantage of this trend. Examining this process in China may yield beneficial insights and lessons learned that can be applied to other regions worldwide, offering valuable best practices for urban development.
Current Projects
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An analysis of social media in 157 countries finds hotter weather is associated with more negative moods
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Stricter building energy codes raise home prices and limit housing supply, if not well designed
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How the US-China Trade War Accelerated Urban Economic Growth and Environmental Progress in Northern Vietnam
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Asian Migrants and the U.S. Housing Market (2009–2018)
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Climate Risk and Collateral Misreporting
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Timing Sustainable Shareholder Proposals in Real Asset Investments