Academic Monographs:
Cultural and Creative Strategies for Urban Regeneration.
Nanyang Ancient Town: Protection and Development of a Famous Historic and Cultural Town.
Research on the Construction and Development of New Smart Cities.
From Cultural Routes to Cultural Networks: Research on the Development Strategy of Characteristic Historic Towns along the Grand Canal (Shandong-Jiangsu-Zhejiang Section).
Contributed Textbook:
Contributor to: Theory and Practice of Urban and Rural Development. Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development “13th Five-Year Plan” Textbook for Civil Engineering Disciplines; Recommended Textbook by the Steering Committee for Urban Planning Programs in Higher Education Institutions. China Architecture & Building Press. December 2019.
Cultural Heritage Conservation, Urban and Rural Planning, Architectural Design, Rural Revitalization, Urban Renewal, Cultural and Tourism Integration, Industrial Planning, etc.
1. Shuangyuan Ancient Village, Jilin, Jiangxi -- Research Survey on Historic Districts by the National Research Center for Historic Cities. Urban Planning (CSSCI). 09 Mar 2006.
2. Undiscovered Treasures (30): Yanfang Ancient Village, Jishui, Jiangxi. Urban Planning (CSSCI). 09 May 2006.
3. Research Survey on Historic Districts by the National Research Center for Historic Cities: Renhedian Ancient Village, Jishui, Jiangxi. Urban Planning (CSSCI). 09 Aug 2006.
4. Dushan Island, Weishan, Shandong -- Research Survey on Historic Districts by the National Research Center for Historic Cities. Urban Planning (CSSCI). 09 Mar 2016.
5. Dajingsuo Fortress Town, Xiapu, Fujian -- Research Survey on Historic Districts by the National Research Center for Historic Cities. Urban Planning (CSSCI). 09 Apr 2016.
6. Hengpo Ancient Village, Pingyao, Shanxi. Urban Planning (CSSCI). 09 Dec 2017.
7. Nanyang Ancient Town, Weishan, Shandong. Urban Planning (CSSCI). Mar 2018.
8. Xicun Village, Pingyao County, Shanxi -- Research Survey on Historic Districts by the National Research Center for Historic Cities. Urban Planning (CSSCI). 09 Jul 2019.
9. From Spatial Perception to Spatial Identity: Conservation and Renewal of Historic Districts along the Grand Canal. Dongyue Tribune (CSSCI). Sep 2022.
10. Development and Review of Community Renewal in China (1989-2022). Urban Development Studies (CSSCI). Feb 2023.
11. Traditional Village of Yangxia Village, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. Urban Planning (CSSCI). Mar 2025. (Forthcoming)
12. Huizhou-Style Earth Building Complex: Value Analysis of Yangchan Ancient Village, She County. Planners (PKU Core). Feb 2018.
13. Naturally Grown Red Ancient Town: Spatial Analysis of Enyang Historic and Cultural Town, Bazhong. Planners (PKU Core). Apr 2018.
14. Lingnan Agrarian Culture Characteristic Settlement: Value Analysis of Nanshe Historic and Cultural Village, Chashan Town, Dongguan. Planners (PKU Core). Jun 2018.
15. Street-Alley Water Charm: Spatial Analysis of Sanhe Ancient Town’s Historic and Cultural Space. Planners (PKU Core). Aug 2018.
16. “The Potala Palace” in the Taihang Mountains: Analysis of the Traditional Settlement of Dawa Village, She County. Planners (PKU Core). Oct 2018.
17. “Lake and Mountain Scenery” by Weishan Lake: Analysis of the Traditional Settlement of Dushan Village, Shandong. Planners (PKU Core). Dec 2018.
18. Traditional Hakka Walled Village Settlement in Southern Jiangxi: Spatial Analysis of Dayue Village, Quannan, Jiangxi. Planners (PKU Core). Feb 2019.
19. Characteristics and Planning Transmission of Russia’s National Territorial Planning System Reform in the Early 21st Century. Urban Planning International (CSSCI Extended, PKU Core). Oct 2022.
20.Interoperability Benefits and Challenges in Smart City Services: Blockchain as a Solution. Electronics (SCI). Feb 2023.
Academic Monographs:
Cultural and Creative Strategies for Urban Regeneration.
Nanyang Ancient Town: Protection and Development of a Famous Historic and Cultural Town.
Research on the Construction and Development of New Smart Cities.
From Cultural Routes to Cultural Networks: Research on the Development Strategy of Characteristic Historic Towns along the Grand Canal (Shandong-Jiangsu-Zhejiang Section).
Contributed Textbook:
Contributor to: Theory and Practice of Urban and Rural Development. Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development “13th Five-Year Plan” Textbook for Civil Engineering Disciplines; Recommended Textbook by the Steering Committee for Urban Planning Programs in Higher Education Institutions. China Architecture & Building Press. December 2019.
Yao Zigang, Professor, Master’s Supervisor. Ph.D. in Planning from Tongji University. National Registered Urban and Rural Planner, Senior Engineer. Member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
Academic Appointments:
· Researcher, National Research Center for Historic Cities at Tongji University;
· Visiting Mentor Professor, University of Barcelona, Spain;
· Review Professor for Ph.D. Research Groups, University of Catalonia, Spain;
· Invited Lecturer for multiple institutions including:
o Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Management Cadre College
o School of Lifelong Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
o School of Economics and Management, Tongji University
o College of Continuing Education, Tongji University
o Party Schools of Xuhui, Fengxian, and Minhang Districts, Shanghai
o Jinhua Municipal Party School, Zhejiang Province
Committee Memberships:
1. Member, Committee of Landscape and Environmental Planning Design, Urban Planning Society of China (UPSC).
2. Member, Expert Committee on Cultural Landscapes, Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture (CHSLA).
3. Member, Expert Committee on Vernacular Architecture, The Architectural Society of China (ASC).
4. Council Member (7th Session), Architectural History Branch, The Architectural Society of China (ASC).
5. Expert, National Architecture Institute of China.
6. Vice Director, Research Committee on Chinese Catering Culture, China Folklore Society.
7. Member, Committee on Cultural Metaverse, China Cultural Industries Association.
8. Expert Committee Member, China Building Decoration Association (CBDA).
9. Vice Director, Planning, Operation & Investment Committee, Yangtze River Delta Industrial Characteristic Towns Alliance.
10. Vice Director, Planning, Architecture & Design Committee, Yangtze River Delta Industrial Characteristic Towns Alliance.
11. Expert Committee Member, Think Tank of Zhejiang Cultural and Creative Association.
12. Expert Committee Member, Shanghai Shikumen Culture Research Center.
13. Senior Think Tank Expert, Shanxi Tourism Development Conference.
Contact:
· Office Phone: 021-65980257
· Email: 417763848@qq.com
· Office Address: Room 306, Chenyuan Building
Patents:
1. A Settlement Layout Structure Suitable for Water-Dense Areas. Patent No.: ZL202010136963.X. First Inventor. 2024.
2. A Surveying Device for Architectural Planning and Design Applications. Patent No.: ZL202310391139.2. Second Inventor. 2024.
Additionally, led the acquisition of 20 Utility Model Patents and 19 Software Copyrights.
Academic Monographs:
1. Cultural and Creative Strategies for Urban Regeneration.
2. Nanyang Ancient Town: Protection and Development of a Famous Historic and Cultural Town.
3. Research on the Construction and Development of New Smart Cities.
4. From Cultural Routes to Cultural Networks: Research on the Development Strategy of Characteristic Historic Towns along the Grand Canal (Shandong-Jiangsu-Zhejiang Section).
Contributed Textbook:
Contributor to: Theory and Practice of Urban and Rural Development. Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development “13th Five-Year Plan” Textbook for Civil Engineering Disciplines; Recommended Textbook by the Steering Committee for Urban Planning Programs in Higher Education Institutions. China Architecture & Building Press. December 2019.
Selected Research Papers:
1. Shuangyuan Ancient Village, Jilin, Jiangxi -- Research Survey on Historic Districts by the National Research Center for Historic Cities. Urban Planning (CSSCI). 09 Mar 2006.
2. Undiscovered Treasures (30): Yanfang Ancient Village, Jishui, Jiangxi. Urban Planning (CSSCI). 09 May 2006.
3. Research Survey on Historic Districts by the National Research Center for Historic Cities: Renhedian Ancient Village, Jishui, Jiangxi. Urban Planning (CSSCI). 09 Aug 2006.
4. Dushan Island, Weishan, Shandong -- Research Survey on Historic Districts by the National Research Center for Historic Cities. Urban Planning (CSSCI). 09 Mar 2016.
5. Dajingsuo Fortress Town, Xiapu, Fujian -- Research Survey on Historic Districts by the National Research Center for Historic Cities. Urban Planning (CSSCI). 09 Apr 2016.
6. Hengpo Ancient Village, Pingyao, Shanxi. Urban Planning (CSSCI). 09 Dec 2017.
7. Nanyang Ancient Town, Weishan, Shandong. Urban Planning (CSSCI). Mar 2018.
8. Xicun Village, Pingyao County, Shanxi -- Research Survey on Historic Districts by the National Research Center for Historic Cities. Urban Planning (CSSCI). 09 Jul 2019.
9. From Spatial Perception to Spatial Identity: Conservation and Renewal of Historic Districts along the Grand Canal. Dongyue Tribune (CSSCI). Sep 2022.
10. Development and Review of Community Renewal in China (1989-2022). Urban Development Studies (CSSCI). Feb 2023.
11. Traditional Village of Yangxia Village, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. Urban Planning (CSSCI). Mar 2025. (Forthcoming)
12. Huizhou-Style Earth Building Complex: Value Analysis of Yangchan Ancient Village, She County. Planners (PKU Core). Feb 2018.
13. Naturally Grown Red Ancient Town: Spatial Analysis of Enyang Historic and Cultural Town, Bazhong. Planners (PKU Core). Apr 2018.
14. Lingnan Agrarian Culture Characteristic Settlement: Value Analysis of Nanshe Historic and Cultural Village, Chashan Town, Dongguan. Planners (PKU Core). Jun 2018.
15. Street-Alley Water Charm: Spatial Analysis of Sanhe Ancient Town’s Historic and Cultural Space. Planners (PKU Core). Aug 2018.
16. “The Potala Palace” in the Taihang Mountains: Analysis of the Traditional Settlement of Dawa Village, She County. Planners (PKU Core). Oct 2018.
17. “Lake and Mountain Scenery” by Weishan Lake: Analysis of the Traditional Settlement of Dushan Village, Shandong. Planners (PKU Core). Dec 2018.
18. Traditional Hakka Walled Village Settlement in Southern Jiangxi: Spatial Analysis of Dayue Village, Quannan, Jiangxi. Planners (PKU Core). Feb 2019.
19. Characteristics and Planning Transmission of Russia’s National Territorial Planning System Reform in the Early 21st Century. Urban Planning International (CSSCI Extended, PKU Core). Oct 2022.
Interoperability Benefits and Challenges in Smart City Services: Blockchain as a Solution. Electronics (SCI). Feb 2023.
