Lu Li

Research and PhD Programme Officer

Email
l.li@ihs.nl
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About Lu

Lu Li assumes the role of Research and PhD Programme Officer, commencing in September 2023. In this capacity, she spearheads the administration of international PhD and research programmes, facilitating students' academic endeavours while enhancing program development.

With a Master’s degree in Architecture, Urbanism, and Building Sciences from TU Delft, coupled with dual Bachelor’s degrees in Landscape Architecture and Business Administration from Zhejiang University (China), Lu Li brings a rich and diverse background. Her prior experience in higher education administration and student affairs ensures the seamless functioning of these programs, from pre-arrival to graduation. At IHS, Lu is dedicated to nurturing students along their academic journeys while actively contributing to the growth and enhancement of the PhD and research programmes.

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About IHS

Institute of Housing and Urban Development

The Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS) is an education, advisory and research part of Erasmus University Rotterdam, consistently ranked among the top 2% universities globally. For 65 years, it has been our mission to develop human and institutional capacities, to reduce poverty and improve the quality of life in cities.

Looking at cities from different perspectives, we educate urban professionals with diverse backgrounds, consult national and local governments from the Global South and engage in cutting-edge urban research. Bringing practical experience from real-life projects back to the classroom, we inspire collaboration and co-creation of urban knowledge. Together with our partners we work at the forefront of urban development to improve the wellbeing of people living in cities.

Funding Notes

The PhD opportunities on this programme do not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from scholarship organisations.

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www.ihs.nl/en

Research at IHS

IHS conducts commissioned and non-commissioned research, in partnership with international and local organisations and institutions.

IHS undertakes specialised international research in partnership with client organisations. This work is focused on advancing urban theories, which is essential for critical thinking development. This research has been instigated and developed for partners including Cities Alliance, the World Bank and UN-Habitat. In addition to providing the necessary knowledge for advisory work and training activities, academic research also helps identify gaps in capacity within the urban context. IHS publishes this content within working paper series and books on various issues relating to urban studies. The effort also contributes to bridging the gap between research and practice among urban professionals.

IHS also conducts commissioned research. Its clients for research include not only local and national governments but also multilateral/bilateral aid agencies and development banks. Contract research conducted by IHS provides case studies, identification of best practices, baseline studies, and evaluation/assessments of projects, programmes, and policies in urban management and development. Besides project-based and internal academic research, IHS also provides research opportunities through its PhD programme in Urban Development and Governance. The PhD programme offers participants a chance to learn from urban policy advisers and real-life cases, connect with like-minded people from all over the world and expand their professional network.

PhD Programme at IHS

IHS provides an environment that stimulates inspiring ideas at the crossroads of theory and practice in urban development and governance. Urban professionals grow as individuals and as academics. The knowledge and ideas they develop at IHS will contribute to them making a positive impact on the world.

The IHS PhD programme provides a refreshing academic-to-practice environment in which talented individuals can develop their ideas and broaden their experience to become the leading professionals in urban development research, education and practice. This PhD programme brings together scholars from all over the world, supporting their research on multiple topics. Please have a look at examples of the work our PhD candidates have published.

If you have any questions regarding the PhD programme at IHS, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at phd@ihs.nl or phd_admin@ihs.nl.